Political Science Degree

The political science program at University of Hartford prepares students for careers in federal, state, and local governments, as well as law, business, international organizations, nonprofit associations, campaign management and polling, journalism, electoral politics, and more. The program focuses the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Program courses include: political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of political institutions and processes. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer political science degrees.

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University of Hartford

Also known as UHart, UHA, Hartford

77 Sherman Street, Hartford, CT

UHart is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at UHart is nearly seven thousand annually.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students at University of Hartford scored in a range of 950 to 1160 on the SAT exam. 62% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 18 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Student housing is available for students, which costs around $8,100 for the year. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at University of Hartford through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.hartford.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Hartford offers a bachelor's degree program in political science.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Political Scientists

Description

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, political scientists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.3% from 2014 to 2024

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).