U.S. Capitol Building Dome Welcome to Our World! According to the Princeton Review, "political science majors develop excellent critical thinking and communication skills," which makes Political Science one of the "top 10 college majors" in the country! Check it out! The academic discipline of Political Science introduces students to the study of government, politics, policies, and the state, with subfields in political theory and philosophy, international relations, foreign governments and comparative politics, public law, research methods, public policy, and American politics. It challenges you to explore fundamental questions of governance: How should state and society be organized? How do the values of civil society and economy influence political thinking? Who should exercise political power and who should not? What constitutes justice? As a student in Political Science classes, you'll gain not only a deeper understanding of the dynamics and processes of governance, policy making, and world events, but also the analytical skills essential to long-term success, including thinking critically and synthetically, conducting thorough investigations, and communicating effectively. The result? You'll be prepared for a vibrant and rewarding career in any field, from law and governance to business and academia. (By the way, curious about the use of closed primaries in Alabama elections, especially with regard to the election when Democrat Doug Jones beat Republican Roy Moore to replace former Sen. Jeff Sessions? Click here to read a recent guest column by one of UAH's Political Science professors, Dr. Andrée Reeves. And, speaking of elections, if you're interested in the 2016 presidential election and the Electoral College, click here.) And come join our world! The Department of Political Science also coordinates the offering of two introductory classes in Geography: World Regional Geography and Principles of Human Geography. These classes introduce students to the study of the interactions between people and their environment throughout the world, including the science of location, which emphasizes the spatial patterns of diverse human activities. Programs Undergraduate JUMP ProgramPre-Law Certificate GraduateInternational Security Policy Certificate Video Spotlight Watch Video Political Science An inside look Interested in majoring in Political Science? Learn more about the programs we offer and what you can do with an undergraduate or graduate degree in this exciting field of study! Political Science News Soldier, educator, and public servant says political science is an “ideal major” for her line of work Dec 12 It was a difficult decision to leave her position as an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at UAH this past … Public Affairs News Alum gets award for auto business excellence Cox Automotive recently awarded its Rising Star Award to a UAH alum who is now a Kentucky auto dealership general manager and has lobbied in Washington, D.C. on behalf of the auto industry. Contact Us Department of Political Science Conference Training Center 106 301 Sparkman Drive Huntsville, AL 35899 256.824.6192 polsci@uah.edu
Soldier, educator, and public servant says political science is an “ideal major” for her line of work Dec 12 It was a difficult decision to leave her position as an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at UAH this past …