Ronald Reagan University's School of Political Science and Public Administration adequately prepare students for entry into the various careers in the public service field. The school promotes and maintains educational quality to address the common core courses and specializations for pursuing graduate and professional education in political science, international relations, public policy and administration. Through strong project and research work from this particular school, students participate in policy analysis of contemporary problems and hands-on challenges of public management.

The technical competencies that are nurtured in the school's curricula include ability to think carefully and critically about important questions, writing and speaking well, acquiring knowledge for grounding problems in a political, social, economic, or legal context, and demonstrating the ability to collect information to analyze problems and to make a difference in the quality of people's lives.

An online degree in Political Science and Public Administration offers students the opportunity to pursue their education from their homes or take classes at their own pace. Students taking online courses are encouraged to work in a vibrant online environment and conduct extensive research using databases.

Getting an accredited online degree from RRU School of Political Science and Public Administration can lead to a career as a lawyer, diplomat, state legislator, pollster, campaign manager, research scholar, newspaper reporter, or editorial writer. Majoring in public administration can lead to a rewarding career as a public servant who designs, implements, manages, or evaluates public policies on topics as varied as health, social services, transportation, energy, education or waste management in local, state, national governments, or international agencies.