BA in Political Science - Political Communication and Public Opinion in Lowell United States | University of Massachusetts Lowell

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

Our Political Science B.A. program starts with foundational courses in American government, comparative or international politics, plus two classes focused on disciplinary methods and skills.

Beyond these core requirements, students can explore classes on electoral systems, political messaging, constitutional law, racial dynamics, regional governance, sports politics, political behavior, and other engaging topics.

The curriculum also includes numerous international politics offerings, covering development studies, global institutions and human rights, security policy, Islamic political thought, environmental governance, Asian affairs, Latin American studies, and drug policy conflicts.