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)

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Develop Your Critical Thinking, Analytical, & Research Skills

Gain career-relevant skills in research, writing, and analysis with an online bachelor’s in political science from University of Maryland Global Campus. Increase your understanding of complex political issues and current events in both the United States and the rest of the world.

In this program, you’ll develop an understanding of both American politics and global politics by analyzing the political theories and structures that underpin our modern world. Our comprehensive curriculum may help equip you with vital skills in research, writing, data collection, and structural analysis. As you grapple with current events and their applications in the public and private sectors, you’ll also complete course projects that may help build your understanding in public policy, international relations, diversity initiatives, and political economy.

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

Required Major Core Courses

(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

Required Major Capstone Course

(3 Credits, GVPT 495)

_{* 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