Political Science

If you enjoy coursework that addresses current events and persistent issues in American politics, international relations, and the internal politics of countries across the globe, consider a major in political science. In this department, you’ll find engaged faculty and students with a real passion for active participation. You’ll also develop a network of alumni and community partners ready to make your college-to-career dreams a reality.

Highly motivated majors have the opportunity to participate in the University of Kentucky’s accelerated Master of Public Administration or Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Commerce programs, both of which offer undergraduates the opportunity to take graduate-level classes after earning 86 undergraduate credit hours.

Program Requirements

Degree Options

Major: 33 Total Credit Hours
Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Minor: 18 Total Credit Hours

Careers

Student Testimonials

“My first political science class at GC made me fall in love with the field. My idea of what politics entailed widened, and my passions were discovered and nurtured.” – Jacqui Johns ‘17

This major has changed my worldview. I have been able to travel and experience different cultures. — Aubri Layson ‘17

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Faculty & Contact

Connect with the faculty who teach and mentor Political Science students.

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Guilherme A. Silva

Professor of Political Science
Law Degree, UERJ, Rio de Janeiro; M.A., UERJ, Rio de Janeiro; M.A., University of Southern California; Ph.D., University of Southern California
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Bill Swinford

Lecturer of Political Science
B.A., University of Kentucky, Phi Beta Kappa; Ph.D., Ohio State University

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