ECONOMICS, HISTORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

ECONOMICS, HISTORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

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  • Gain the academic and practical skills needed to excel in a challenging and rewarding professional position.
  • Median annual pay for economists is more than $105,000; the median annual salary for political scientists is more than $122,000.
  • The number of economics and political science positions is forecast to grow 6% by 2031, about as fast as the average for all employment sectors.
source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

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Liberal Arts - Political Science Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Political Science, preparing graduates for transfer to a four-year university and for careers in education, government, politics, and the nonprofit sector.
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Liberal Arts - Anthropology Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Anthropology, preparing graduates for transfer to a four-year university and setting the foundation for careers in academic and field research.
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History, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in History, preparing graduates for transfer to a four-year university and for careers in education, research, writing, and politics.
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History, A.A.

Students can earn an associate degree in History, preparing graduates for transfer to a four-year university and for careers in education, research, writing, and politics.
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Liberal Arts - Public Administration Concentration, A.S.

Students can earn an associate degree in Public Administration, preparing graduates for transfer to a four-year university and for careers in business, government service, and health care.
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Liberal Arts - Public Administration Concentration, A.A.

Students can earn an associate degree in Public Administration, preparing graduates for transfer to a four-year university and for careers in business, government service, and health care.
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Liberal Arts - Political Science, A.A.

Students can earn an associate degree in Political Science, preparing graduates for transfer to a four-year university and for careers in education, government, politics, and the nonprofit sector.
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Liberal Arts - Economics Concentration, A.S. Transfer

Students can earn an associate degree in Economics, preparing graduates for transfer to a four-year university and for careers in business, education, and government.
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Liberal Arts - Economics Concentration, A.A.

Students can earn an associate degree in Economics, preparing graduates for transfer to a four-year university and for careers in business, education, and government.

Have questions?

We are happy to chat with you to answer your questions and understand your personal goals.
Please reach out to us at VUADMIT@VINU.EDU or call 812-888-4313 for more information.

OUR FACULTY

Employee Portrait Employee Department Job Title Email Address
Gretchen Keller ImageGretchen KellerEconomics/History/Political ScienceProfessorgkeller [at] vinu.edu
Kristal Shick ImageKristal ShickEconomics/History/Political ScienceProfessorkshick [at] vinu.edu
Kirk AbendrothEconomics/History/Political ScienceAssistant Professorkabendroth [at] vinu.edu
John McClureEconomics/History/Political ScienceAdjunct Facultyjmcclure [at] vinu.edu
Robert EvansEconomics/History/Political Sciencerevans [at] vinu.edu