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UMass Lowell provides five specialized concentrations, each opening doors to diverse career paths.
American Politics
International Relations and Comparative Politics
Law & Politics
Political Communication and Public Opinion
Sustainability and Environmental Politics
The Political Science B.A. program starts with foundational courses in American government, comparative or international politics, plus two methodology classes.
Beyond these core requirements, students can explore subjects like electoral systems, media in politics, constitutional law, racial dynamics, regional governance, sports politics, political behavior, and other engaging topics.
The curriculum also includes global political studies, featuring courses on development politics, international institutions, human rights, security studies, Islamic political thought, environmental policy, Asian affairs, Latin American politics, and drug policy conflicts.