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Program at a Glance

Program
Bachelor
College(s)
College of Sciences
Department(s)
Pol, Scty & Intl Afrs, Schl of
4
Years
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Degree Requirements

  • Students who change degree programs and select this major must adopt the most current catalog
  • Co-op or internship credit cannot be used in this major without prior school approval
  • Students should consult with a school advisor
  • The School Residency Requirement consists of at least 21 semester hours of regularly scheduled courses taken from the UCF School of Politics, Security, and Intl Affairs
  • All prerequisites of courses taught within the College of Sciences will be enforced.
  • Courses designated in 1 (General Education Program) and 2 (Common Program Prerequisites) are usually completed in the first 60 hours.

Double major/dual degree policy in Political Science programs and minors

  1. Students who double major/degree in any Political Science track and International and Global Studies shall not count more than two courses toward both programs, except the following:
    • POS 2041 - American National Government
    • POS 3703 - Scope and Methods of Political Science
  2. Students who major in International and Global Studies, and minor in Political Science, shall not count more than one course toward both programs, except the following;
    • POS 2041 - American National Government
  3. Students who major in any Political Science track, and minor in International and Global Studies, shall not count more than one course toward both programs.
  4. Students who double minor in Political Science and International and Global Studies shall not count more than one course toward both programs.
  5. The myKnight Audit cannot capture overlapping courses between two or more programs; therefore, students should have their program reviewed by the School before filing for graduation.

Online Political Science, BA

Political Science (B.A.) may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.

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Highlights

Ranked the Best Online Bachelor’s Program in Political Science by both Affordable Colleges Online and BestColleges.com in 2021.
Choose from 4 available tracks to meet your interests and future opportunities.
Salaries for political science grads start at $40,000 for legal clerks. Press secretaries have an average salary of $67,500 and intelligence analysts earn an average $86,900.

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

Fall
May 1
Spring
November 1
Summer
March 1
Fall
July 1
Spring
November 1
Summer
March 1
Fall
March 1
Spring
September 1
Summer
January 1

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Course Overview

American National Government

A study of the dynamics of American national government, including its structure, organization, powers and procedures.

The scope and methodology of political analysis. Extensive examination of the discipline, research design and methodology.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the theories and major developments in world politics, with special reference to the place of the United States in the world community.

The intelligence community structure in its relationship to foreign policy decision making, consideration of control and reliability questions, and issues of cooperation and coordination.

Political Science Skills You'll Learn

  • Gain an understanding of theoretical, empirical and methodological aspects of understanding and analyzing local and national politics, international relations and global studies.
  • Emphasize critical thinking and analysis that ensures lifelong learning.
  • Explore a variety of political knowledge, applied data analysis and writing skills.

Career Opportunities

  • Local, State, National Government
  • International Business
  • Legal Field
  • Educator
  • Lobbyist
  • Governmental Affairs

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