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! 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. 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 Political Science Spring Colloquium presents "Should the States Be Trusted: Critical Issues for Federal and State Governments" Mar 26 The Department of Philosophy and Political Science hosted the Spring Colloquium “Should the States Be Trusted: Critical Issues … Amber Hinton, communication arts major, successfully navigated a political internship during a pandemic Mar 09 Amber Hinton is from Tuscaloosa, AL. Hinton is a Communication Arts Major with a Political Science and Management & Leadership … UAH pre-law student Alexandria Flanigan crowned Miss Alabama USA Feb 08 Alexandria Flanigan, a pre-law student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has … 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
Political Science Spring Colloquium presents "Should the States Be Trusted: Critical Issues for Federal and State Governments" Mar 26 The Department of Philosophy and Political Science hosted the Spring Colloquium “Should the States Be Trusted: Critical Issues …
Amber Hinton, communication arts major, successfully navigated a political internship during a pandemic Mar 09 Amber Hinton is from Tuscaloosa, AL. Hinton is a Communication Arts Major with a Political Science and Management & Leadership …
UAH pre-law student Alexandria Flanigan crowned Miss Alabama USA Feb 08 Alexandria Flanigan, a pre-law student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has …
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 …