BA in Political Science in Davis United States | University of California Davis

The political science program provides students with comprehensive knowledge of political principles, systems, behaviors, and methodologies. The curriculum includes specialized courses in American government, global comparative politics, international affairs, and philosophical political thought. Your academic journey starts with introductory classes covering modern political science and the historical roots of contemporary governance. Advanced coursework explores diverse subjects including political philosophy, U.S. governmental structures, constitutional law, and global political systems. Students will learn to recognize and describe essential behavioral and structural aspects of political frameworks, both domestic and international, comprehend and evaluate systemic influences shaping political dynamics in the U.S. and globally, examine and critique political ideologies and concepts from classical philosophy to modern social science perspectives, apply academic criteria to evaluate political research quality, and develop skills to articulate analyses of political institutions, processes, and theories with scholarly precision.