BA in Politics and Government - International Politics in West Hartford United States | University of Hartford

For those considering careers in law, government, civil service, politics, journalism, nonprofit work, or policy analysis, our politics and government program provides a chance to investigate these fields and gain practical experience during your studies. This discipline examines policy, governance, and legal systems, offering insights into how power, authority, influence, control, freedom, wealth, and other political resources are contested, obtained, and allocated. Students also learn how these elements translate into public policies, governmental actions, and legal frameworks.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government will: Gain knowledge of political systems and institutions across local, national, and global contexts. Learn to analyze diverse materials that describe and assess political events while reflecting on their own political beliefs. Develop skills to recognize, utilize, and critique political arguments. Acquire the ability to understand and assess various quantitative and qualitative research methods in political science. Apply this knowledge and these competencies through both spoken and written communication.