• Political science students understand the dynamic and changing political world in which we live and its ramifications for our lives.
  • The understanding of how politics work, motivating factors behind public policy, and the use of public strength to advantage as well as many other topics are critical to political science.
  • The political science major is designed to expose students to the philosophical and practical problems of political organization, action, and governance and to encourage critical thinking about the nature of citizenship, rights, and duties in the modern world. Options at UCCS include: General Political Science; American Politics & Public Law; Global Politics; Public Administration.
  • Career Possibilities:

    • Labor Relations Specialist

    • Campaign Manager
    • State Legislator
    • Diplomat
    • Reporter/Journalist
    • Agency Specialist
    • Politician
    • Law/Lawyer
    • Legislative Attorney
    • Public Service/Public Administration
    • Judge