Political Science and Criminal Justice

Political Science and Criminal Justice

Chico State's baccalaureate programs in political science offer great flexibility. Students choose courses from a rich curriculum, providing close student-faculty contact in each of the following majors of study: general political science, legal studies, criminal justice, international relations, and public administration. The department also offers a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Arts in Political Science.

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Visit the Political Science and Criminal Justice Page in Cats Connect for upcoming events! 

For more information about archived events and workshops, please visit the Past Events and Webinars page.