UCO: Political Science Degree Programs

UCO students in class A major in political science creates a solid education in the liberal arts and sciences. Our goal is to prepare graduates for a variety of careers by emphasizing the acquisition of skills in communication and analysis; and by encouraging independent thought, tolerance, and informed interest in current affairs. The ability to define a problem and contribute to its solution is actively sought by employers; just like skills in writing, research, and evaluation.

Who knows exactly what they want to do? If you do, great! Political science is perfect for careers in:

Local Government
State Government
National Levels of Government
International Organizations
Political Campaigns
Interest Groups
Lobbying Organizations
Journalism
Business
Law

What if you don't know what you want to do? That's okay. You can expect to change jobs a number of times and even to have more than one career, and political science is excellent preparation for the flexibility required to succeed in the modern employment market.

Undergraduate Degrees

Graduate Degrees

Minors

Departmental Minors

Interdisciplinary Minors

Asian Studies
Global Studies

Accelerated Degree Pathway (ADP)

Look forward to applying your junior year.

Begin graduate studies your senior year;
Count graduate courses toward your undergraduate AND master's degrees; and,
Reduce time completing both degrees.

B.A. to M.P.A.

Undergraduate students wishing to apply for the B.A./M.P.A. Accelerated Degree Pathway in Public Administration may enroll in three MPA graduate-level courses as seniors under the graduate college's Accelerated Degree Pathway Program Policy. Admission requires a 3.0 undergraduate GPA and application to and approval of the POL Accelerated B.A./M.P.A. Committee.

Degree Programs