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 Morton Hall reopens with 21st century panache, versatility Sep 17 It’s a fact of life: change is inevitable. And Morton Hall has witnessed its fair share over the past six decades. The historic … Professors to study whether socioeconomics and environment affect child immunity Feb 03 Two professors at UAH have teamed up with a genetic sequencing firm at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology to try to understand … Political science major completes summer internship in Senator Shelby’s D.C. office Jul 18 A.J. Brien, a junior political science major at UAH, spent part of his summer as an intern for U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) in … 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
Morton Hall reopens with 21st century panache, versatility Sep 17 It’s a fact of life: change is inevitable. And Morton Hall has witnessed its fair share over the past six decades. The historic …
Professors to study whether socioeconomics and environment affect child immunity Feb 03 Two professors at UAH have teamed up with a genetic sequencing firm at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology to try to understand …
Political science major completes summer internship in Senator Shelby’s D.C. office Jul 18 A.J. Brien, a junior political science major at UAH, spent part of his summer as an intern for U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) in …
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 …