Delivery
Online, On-Campus
Political Science, B.A.
Program Overview
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers a bachelor of arts degree in political science that can lead to exciting careers in federal, state and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; education; electoral politics; research; and university and college teaching. At UNC Charlotte, political science majors gain analytical skills, administrative competence, and communication abilities that are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career areas including teaching, law, business, public relations or work in the mass media, domestic and foreign government service, the military, and a variety of active roles in politics.
Program Contact
Jacqueline Chattopadhyay, Ph.D.
Associate Chair and Undergraduate Coordinator
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