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Political Science

Political Science
Bachelor of Science
AT A GLANCE
  • 120 credits
  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $318 per credit (in-state)
  • $499 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $250 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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Analyze complex political problems and find viable solutions in public and private sectors.

With an online 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.

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Courses: 30 Credits

  • (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)

General Education Courses: 41 Credits

Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.

Minor and Elective Courses: 49 Credits

Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.

Sequence Course Requirement(s) Fulfilled
1 (3 Credits, PACE 111C) General Education: Research & Computing Literacy
2 (1 Credit, LIBS 150) General Education: Research & Computing Literacy
3 (3 Credits, WRTG 111) General Education: Communication
4 (3 Credits, CMSC 100) General Education: Research & Computing Literacy
5 (3 Credits, NUTR 100) General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences
6 (3 Credits, GVPT 100) Major
7 (3 Credits, SPCH 100) General Education: Communication
8 (3 Credits, MATH 105) General Education: Math
9 (3 Credits, WRTG 112) General Education: Communication
10 (3 Credits, GVPT 101) Major
11 (3 Credits, HUMN 100) General Education: Arts & Humanities
12 (4 Credits, BIOL 103) General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences
13 (3 Credits, BEHS 103) General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences
14 (3 Credits, HIST 125) General Education: Arts & Humanities
15 3-credit elective course Elective
16 (3 Credits, ECON 103) General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences
17 (3 Credits, GVPT 170) Major
18 3-credit elective course Elective
19 (3 Credits, GVPT 210) Major
20 (3 Credits, GVPT 280) Major
21 3-credit elective course Elective
22 (3 Credits, GVPT 306) Major
23 3-credit elective course Elective
24 3-credit elective course Elective
25 (3 Credits, WRTG 391) General Education: Communication
26 3-credit elective course Elective
27 3-credit elective course Elective
28 3-credit elective course Elective
29 (3 Credits, GVPT 403) Major
30 3-credit elective course Elective
31 3-credit elective course Elective
32 (3 Credits, GVPT 406) Major
33 3-credit elective course Elective
34 3-credit elective course Elective
35 (3 Credits, GVPT 457) Major
36 3-credit elective course Elective
37 3-credit elective course Elective
38 3-credit elective course Elective
39 3-credit elective course Elective
40 (3 Credits, GVPT 495) Major
41 (1 Credit, CAPL 398A) Elective
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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2023–2024 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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

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This program is designed to help you prepare for graduate study or careers in areas such as policy development for think tanks, research at intelligence agencies, and political campaign management, as well as other work with local and state governments or nonprofit organizations.

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