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Acquire the expertise and abilities necessary to drive meaningful progress. The Political Science program enables students to examine governmental structures, procedures, policies, and challenges through both practical and critical lenses. Learners will build both concrete knowledge and analytical capabilities, empowering them to assess political dynamics across local, national, and global contexts. Coursework frequently incorporates contemporary data, historical research, and theoretical frameworks to establish criteria for evaluating political systems and institutional effectiveness.
Students completing the Political Science BA will:
Achieve thorough comprehension of governmental structures, political frameworks, and conceptual theories
Refine critical analysis, investigative, and evaluative competencies to examine policy matters, assess information, and construct logical positions
Develop expertise in political research methods, data interpretation strategies, and substantive policy discussions
Strengthen written and verbal communication abilities to clearly convey sophisticated political concepts
Your future success at UMass Boston is important to us, and that begins with your high school curriculum.
All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students can demonstrate proficiency by submitting the following exams:
TOEFL (79+)
IELTS (6.0+)
SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS) component of 480+)
ACT (Reading and English component scores totaling 34)
Duolingo English Test (100+)