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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.

OUR FACULTY

 
 

Gretchen Keller

Professor

812-888-4778
gkeller@vinu.edu

Kristal Shick

Professor

812-888-5052
kshick@vinu.edu

Kirk Abendroth

Assistant Professor

812-888-4122
kabendroth@vinu.edu

Contact Us

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VU Admissions Office
20 W Indianapolis Ave, Vincennes, IN 47591
812-888-4313
VUADMIT@vinu.edu

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