Department of Politics and Government

THE MAJOR

Majoring in Politics and Government prepares students for a wide range of careers. Many move directly into employment in the private, public or non-profit sector.

REQUIREMENTS

The Politics and Government major at the University of Hartford is made up of 37 credits. Beginning with two required introductory courses, American Government (POL 100) and Introduction to Politics (POL 105), the major also includes core courses in the Conduct of Political Inquiry  (POL 201), and a final senior capstone Seminar in Politics and Authority (POL 400).

Twenty-four additional elective credits are required, distributed among the subfields of

American Politics
Law
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Political Theory

Within the subfields, students are required to demonstrate both breadth and depth through taking courses in four of the five subfields. In addition, 15 of the 24 elective credits must be at the 300 or 400 level. Internships are also available.

 

Department of Politics and Government
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Avenu
West Hartford, CT 06117
860.768.4234

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