Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

The Department of Political Science serves a crucial role at UConn and beyond its five campuses. Our faculty conduct cutting-edge research and utilize innovative teaching practices in the classroom. Our undergraduate program trains students to be active and constructive citizens, and provides them with hands-on experiences that demonstrate the real-world applications of their degree. Through our graduate program, we educate future scholars and professionals in the tools of our trade.

Political Science serves students whose primary interest is in some phase of public affairs (law, politics, government service) or international relations (foreign service), in gaining a better understanding of the entire field of governmental organization and functions.

UConn political science majors engage in hands-on experiences that demonstrate the real-world applications of their degrees. Students do this through projects in small, upper-division classes; through internships at the local, state, and national levels; through developing their own independent research projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor; and by engaging with the UConn community via student organizations, publications, and government.