Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - American Politics and Policy

University of Central Florida

UCF prepares you for life beyond the classroom. Here, you’ll experience a wide range of opportunity, like learning diverse skills from world-renowned faculty to networking with top employers across Central Florida to gaining first-hand experience in internships nearby. Achieve your degree and more as a Knight. The UCF Department of Political Science strives to provide excellence in teaching at all levels of higher education to prepare a diverse student body for career and life success as engaged citizens to achieve national and international prominence for excellence in research and graduate education and to contribute to the university, community, and profession through service and partnerships and through its affiliated Centers, Institutes and Programs The Department of Political Science seeks to (1) provide a broad background for careers in foreign and domestic public service and in the private sector where a knowledge of government and politics is necessary (2) provide a broad background for and facilitate admission to law school through the prelaw emphasis (3) prepare students for teaching. research, and graduate study in Political Science (4) provide a broad background for careers in politics and (5) educate citizens and promote their active interest in public affairs. Students should plan their major or minor in consultation with their departmental advisor according to their interests and career objectives.