Political Science Bachelor's Degree

AT A GLANCE

120 credits
Transfer up to 90 credits
All courses are available online
Select on-site and hybrid courses available

TUITION

$250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)

Develop Your Critical Thinking, Analytical, & Research Skills

With a bachelor’s degree in political science from UMGC, you’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of U.S. and global politics. In this program, you’ll analyze political structures and theory, learn to interpret complex political problems in both the public and private sectors, and propose potential solutions. The curriculum is designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars.

This program is also available as a minor.

Courses
Requirements

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Core Courses: 27
Required Major Capstone Course: 3
General Education Courses: 41
Minor and Elective Courses: 49

(3 Credits, GVPT 100)

(3 Credits, GVPT 101)

(3 Credits, GVPT 170) or (3 Credits, GVPT 200)

(3 Credits, GVPT 210)

(3 Credits, GVPT 280)

(3 Credits, GVPT 306)

(3 Credits, GVPT 403) or any upper-level GVPT course

(3 Credits, GVPT 406)

(3 Credits, GVPT 457) or any upper-level GVPT course

(3 Credits, GVPT 495)

Electives

The bachelor's degree in political science requires 49 credits of minor and/or elective coursework.

_{* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive}

Bachelor's General Education Requirements

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Develop Research

Use effective research and coalition-building skills to influence policy.

Present Relative Data

Choose a policy-oriented organization and research an issue to present.

Gain Hands-On Experience

Produce a white paper to assist governments or corporations in assessing risks.

Evaluate Processes

Conduct, analyze, and evaluate theoretical and empirical research.

Research Political Ethics

Apply knowledge of ethical principles and issues to public policy and politics.

Analyze Political Structures

Analyze political structures and theory and learn to interpret complex political problems.

Political Science

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science Political Science

Political Science

AT A GLANCE

TUITION

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Develop Your Critical Thinking, Analytical, & Research Skills

Total Credits Required: 120

Electives

Total Credits Required: 120

Electives

Program Highlights

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