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People who like working with people, and who enjoy thinking about why people behave the way they do when they seek and use power, come to study politics and government with us. Our students range from aspiring lawyers to budding political journalists, from theorists pitting Madison against Marx to would-be Senators and Congresspeople, from environmentalists to tycoons-to-be. Small classes with student-oriented professors who love to talk with you outside class enable you to grow to your full potential. Internships with local government agencies, the Washington Semester, and study abroad opportunities provide further avenues for growth. Throughout, the faculty works with students to develop their critical thinking and writing skills.

What do you do with a major in Politics and Government?

The American Political Science Association lists 100 examples of careers in political science, some of which may surprise you. In short, any-one who likes to ask "why," "what," and "how" questions-and who is ready to take arguments apart to see what makes them "tick"-is a good candidate for this stimulating major. Our grads have found rewarding careers as

  • Political campaign strategists
  • Aides in mayoral offices (even the office of mayor!)
  • Attorneys
  • Advocates in nonprofits, such as CONNPIRG
  • Consultants in business
  • Teachers, from elementary level to university

What is unique about Politics and Government at the University of Hartford?

Individualized Instruction - Working under the close supervision of a faculty advisor, each student may design her or his program around a specific interest.

Community - Students and faculty are like a family, collaborating in a close and friendly atmosphere.

Flexibility - One of the advantages of attending a comprehensive university with nine distinct schools and colleges is the chance to develop interests in other disciplines and to combine these studies with your course work in politics and government.

Active Learning - In addition to lecture/discussion classes, we believe in active learning approaches, such as simulation and case-study teaching, often in small groups


  Undergraduate Degrees:  
  Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government PDF Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government  
       
  Minors:  
  Minor in Politics and Government  

 

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Chair:
Dr. Jilda Aliotta
Hillyer Hall 123B
Phone: (860) 768-4218
Fax: (860) 768-4251
aliotta@hartford.edu

 
 
 
 
 
 
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