Political Science aims to provide an understanding of basic political processes and institutions as these operate in different national and cultural contexts. It encompasses the study of politics, political systems, and political ideas as well as the analysis of such phenomena as political behavior, political values, political change and stability, justice, national security, and international affairs.
Students may major in Political Science as a general program of study or combine and/or tailor their program in four additional areas of study: Political Science, Public Service/Political Science, Political Science/Administrative Studies, Political Science/Law and Society Major, and International Affairs.
The study of political science provides undergraduates with possible career opportunities in a variety of areas including law, government service, education, journalism, and business.
The study of political science provides undergraduates with career opportunities in law, government service, education, journalism, and business. Because career goals may vary, the department offers two distinct majors. For students planning careers in such areas as law, journalism, or teaching, the traditional major in Political Science is appropriate. For students considering careers in government service, especially for such positions as program and budget analyst, urban planner, and executive or administrative assistant, the appropriate major is the Political Science/Public Service major
Planlanan Eylül 2023
College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
3400 HMNSS Building,
900 University Avenue,
RIVERSIDE,
California,
92521, United States
To meet minimum requirements to be considered for UCR selection, you must earn a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to an 85 percent on a 100 percent scale). The assessment of a qualifying GPA is based on “a–g” courses (required high school/secondary classes) completed in years 10 and 11. If the high school/secondary school offers a different curriculum, your academic achievement will be based on that educational system’s grading scale.
English Language proficiency
You can demonstrate proficiency by meeting any of the following exam benchmarks. Keep in mind that you must complete one of these exams by December of your final year of high school/secondary school.
Score 3, 4 or 5 on the AP examination in English Language and Composition, or English Literature and Composition
Score 6 or 7 on the IB Standard Level examination in English (Language A only)
Score 5, 6 or 7 on the IB Higher Level examination in English (Language A only)
Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination: Internet-based test (iBT): Minimum score of 80 or better; Paper-delivered test: Minimum score of 60 or better.
Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115
Seçtiğiniz bölüme bağlı olarak farklı IELTS koşulları olabilir.
