International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Political Science - Political Theory

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program is designed to foster academic, cultural, and professional growth in order to help students excel in their studies and prepare for a successful future.

As international direct students at LSU, individuals will benefit from:

Exclusive and challenging academic coursework

Priority access to sought-after courses tailored to their interests

Guidance from academic advisors and mentors

Career development and networking opportunities

Intensive classes alongside domestic students

The LSU Department of Political Science offers a diverse range of courses for undergraduate students, with a focus on American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Politics, and Political Theory. The department is known for its dedicated professors who prioritize undergraduate education, with many receiving teaching awards. The department consistently ranks among the top in the College of Arts and Sciences in terms of number of majors.

Students have the option to specialize in one of the following areas of concentration:

American Government and Politics

Comparative Government and Politics

International Politics and Law

Political Theory

Political Analysis

Campaigns and Elections

Law and Legal Systems

Public Policy

Race and Politics

Upon graduation, students will be equipped to:

Provide LSU students with the knowledge and analytical skills needed to be responsible citizens contributing to the well-being of the state and nation

Contribute to a deeper understanding of politics and government through faculty research and publications

Serve as a resource of expertise for national, state, and local government

Prepare political science majors for successful careers in government, academia, and the private sector

Offer advanced training for PhD and MA students in political science, focusing on state-of-the-art substantive and methodological instruction in all specialization areas, and producing graduates with exceptional research, teaching, and professional skills.