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Political Science - BA

Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Prepare yourself for a future of important policymaking and contributions to our political landscape with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of the District of Columbia. With small class sizes of 15 students on average and a diverse student body led by expert faculty, you'll have all the support necessary to become a meaningful and impactful political professional.

As a student in UDC's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), you will have the opportunity to study under close supervision from faculty mentors who are experts in their respective fields—from the local politics of Washington, D.C. to the global politics of the international arena. There's nowhere in the world where you'll have the opportunity to take courses both in D.C. local politics and in global affairs, with easy access to the incredible resources the District of Columbia has to offer and a diverse cohort of committed classmates—all for a tuition cost that can be almost entirely covered by a Pell Grant. 

Political science students

A degree at UDC means you'll experience much more than a traditional classroom setting. While you're here, you have the option to concentrate specifically on global studies, which opens additional doors to unique learning opportunities. Students of the political science program are encouraged to regularly take advantage of UDC's academic resources like one-on-one mentoring sessions and scholarship and internship opportunities. Past students have interned on Capitol Hill and worked for political campaigns in both national and local races, law firms and non-profit advocacy organizations, as well as local historical organizations and more! 

We are proud to offer a variety of experiential opportunities including:

  • American Democracy Project
  • Washington Model Organization of American States
  • Congressional internships
  • DACOR mentorship program
  • National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS)
  • Citizen Diplomat program

Organizations, Awards, Grants and Internships

Curriculum and Requirements

To qualify for graduation and earn your Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, you must complete 120 credit hours, including 33 credits required by the major. Our core curriculum places an emphasis on major areas of the discipline, such as:

  • American government
  • International and global politics: The global studies concentration (15 academic credit hours) is an interdisciplinary curriculum, integrating academic courses and experiential activities to help create global citizens
  • Comparative politics
  • Political science methodology and research: A three-course curriculum core (Political Research Skills, Methods of Political Science and Senior Seminar) training you to become an applied researcher
  • Experimental opportunities: The Congressional Internship Program and Model International Organizations Simulation programs provide you with hands-on experience in political science. 

Program of Study

Admission Requirements and How to Apply

Ready to get started on your application to UDC's political science program? Visit Admissions to review the list of applicant types (transfer, first-time, etc.) and check out available scholarships and financial aid.

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Still have questions about studying political science at UDC? Reach out to us today.

Monique A. Gamble, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
4250 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Bldg. 71, Suite 4424
Washington, DC 20008
202-274-5383
mgamble@udc.edu

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