Welcome to the Department of Political Science 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! 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, policymaking, 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. REQUEST MORE INFORMATION 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 Exciting Courses for Summer & Fall 2022 with the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Mar 11 The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is excited to announce some of our new and returning courses for Summer and Fall … UAH to host The Huntsville Human Rights Film Festival March 30 – April 3, 2022 Feb 11 The Huntsville Human Rights Film Festival will take place March 30 – April 3 on the campus of the University of Alabama in … Scholarship recipient and political science student Sarah Hakim advocates for policy change during CAHS-funded trip to Washington, D.C. Feb 10 Sarah Hakim, a junior working toward her degree in political science and philosophy, likes keeping her options … Public Affairs & Policy News A trip to Capitol Hill gives public affairs graduate real-world political advocacy experience Jun 04 Given her professional aspirations to become a policy maker, it seems all but inevitable that Erin Wright will one day end up in … Contact Us Department of Political Science Morton Hall 278301 Sparkman Drive Huntsville, AL 35899 256.824.6192 polsci@uah.edu
Exciting Courses for Summer & Fall 2022 with the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Mar 11 The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is excited to announce some of our new and returning courses for Summer and Fall …
UAH to host The Huntsville Human Rights Film Festival March 30 – April 3, 2022 Feb 11 The Huntsville Human Rights Film Festival will take place March 30 – April 3 on the campus of the University of Alabama in …
Scholarship recipient and political science student Sarah Hakim advocates for policy change during CAHS-funded trip to Washington, D.C. Feb 10 Sarah Hakim, a junior working toward her degree in political science and philosophy, likes keeping her options …
A trip to Capitol Hill gives public affairs graduate real-world political advocacy experience Jun 04 Given her professional aspirations to become a policy maker, it seems all but inevitable that Erin Wright will one day end up in …