Political Science, BA

University of Alabama

Students enrolled in political science classes may have interests in public service careers at the national, state, and local levels the legal profession teaching in high schools and universities political advocacy nonprofit organizations related to public policy elective and appointive office political campaigns and the media. Studying political science also contributes to informed and effective citizenship.The department offers several opportunities to earn advanced-level credit through its own Study Abroad programs: currently in Sweden, Guatemala, Israel, Belgium, and Germany. The department also offers credit for selected students' participation in the UA Mock Trial Team, as well as credit for internships in federal, state, and local politics and government. Outstanding students can apply for the department's Accelerated Masters' Program, which allows students to begin work on a graduate degree while still enrolled as an undergraduate.

College of Arts and Sciences