Political Science Minor

About This Program

Interested in Politics? Interested in Government? Interested in International Relations? Then study Political Science. We get into all the big arguments. We get into the arguments behind the arguments. Most important of all though we get into the facts and evidence without which Politics is just so much hot air.

Choose the Political Science minor at UMD and you will be part of a flexible program which lets you concentrate on the issues and questions which matter to you.

Program Highlights

• You work with professors who are national and international experts in their fields
• Our professors author books and publish articles on subjects as diverse as political psychology, violence and women, nuclear weapons, and secret diplomacy

Potential Careers

• Federal, state, and local agencies
• Non-profit organizations
• Public or private sector legal careers
• Secondary education
• Political campaigns
• Journalism and mass media

Get Involved

• Political Science Association
• Pre-Law Club
• Mock Trial Team

Requirements

Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.

Political Science Minor Courses & Requirements

Related Programs

• Philosophy B.A.
• Criminology B.A.
• Teaching Social Studies B.A.A.