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Political Science: Civic & Nonprofit Leadership

Build the skills to lead in government, nonprofits, and public service. This option blends public administration, policy, and applied tools like GIS to prepare you for community impact, leadership roles, and graduate or law school.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 40 in Major
Careers
Executives, Officers, General, Managers
Political Science: Civic & Nonprofit Leadership students at EIU

Why Study Political Science: Civic & Nonprofit Leadership at EIU?

  • Focus on leadership in U.S. government, public administration, nonprofits, and public policy.
  • Advanced coursework in public administration and geographic information systems
  • Prepare for careers in city management, urban and regional planning, nonprofit leadership, and government agencies
  • Establish a strong foundation for law school or graduate study
"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Political Science: Civic & Nonprofit Leadership | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Political Science: Civic & Nonprofit Leadership at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Students complete internships with congressional offices, political campaigns, law offices, city managers, nonprofit organizations, and through Washington, D.C. programs.
  • Peace Corps Prep Program
  • Moot Court
  • Model Illinois Government
  • Model United Nations
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Hands-On Experience, Political Science: Civic & Nonprofit Leadership students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Civic and Nonprofit Leadership option in the B.A. in Political Science focuses on U.S. government leadership, nonprofit leadership and public policy. It is a fit if you want to lead in your community and enjoy solving problems with people.

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$177,917
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Chief Executives
  • Chief Sustainability Officers
  • General & Operations Managers
  • Fundraising Managers
  • Medical & Health Services Managers
  • Social & Community Service Managers
  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Compliance Managers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Openings · Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Enterprising

Connect With Us

Karen Swenson
Department Chair, Professor, and Pre-Law Coordinator, Political Science
kbswenson@eiu.edu
2321 Coleman Hall
217-581-2523
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Michael Cornebise
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences & Professor, Geography
mwcornebise@eiu.edu
2214
217-581-7486
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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