Political Science

  • Major
  • Minor

Gain an awareness and appreciation for your cultural, historical, and political heritage. Understand important national and international issues. Develop your critical thinking, research, and writing skills and be prepared to become an effective leader and learner.

  • Small class sizes
  • Direct and independent studies in advanced and specialized topics.
  • Professors with complementary specialties, providing a variety of viewpoints.
  • Challenges in critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, research and writing skills, problem-solving, and reflective thinking.
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Internships

Obtain work experience and make informed career choices—recent student internships have included law and congressional interns.

Coursework

Major in Political Science

Course Title Credits

Pols 104

American National Government

3

Pols 212
Pols 312

Congress and the Presidency

3-4

Pols 225
Pols 325

Comparative European Governments

3-4

Pols 233
Pols 333

World Politics

3-4

Pols 325A
Pols 352B

American Economic Policy

3-4

Pols 396

Modern Political Thought

3

Course Title Credits

 

At least three additional courses in Political Science must also be taken. Any course with a “Pols” prefix can be used to satisfy this requirement; see the Political Science course listings in the catalog for details.

 

At least three related, non-Political Science courses must also be taken. Courses which can be used to satisfy this requirement are listed in the catalog under Political Science; see catalog for details.

 

Three research papers for Political Science classes are also required; see catalog for details.

 

Total Semester Credits Required: 36-43

Tuition and Financial Aid

We believe every student, regardless of their financial situation, should have access to a UJ education. 100% of our full-time undergraduate students have some type of financial aid, with scholarship packages starting at $8,000 minimum. Your counselor for admissions personally walks you through financial aid, including the process of filing a FAFSA, maximizing your eligibility for aid, and answering any questions you may have along the way.