program description

international direct students at utah global receive:

• exclusive and rigorous academic coursework
• priority access to in-demand courses that fit their interests
• guidance from academic advisors and mentors
• career development and networking opportunities
• intensive classes with domestic students

political science studies the world of politics and government – particularly the manner in which people organize, administer, and seek to improve their governments, the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship, and the use and abuse of power. students who major in political science are interested in understanding how laws and policies affect peoples’ lives and care deeply about community engagement and social change. through a critical investigation of the political world, political science students learn how to apply concepts and theories, craft compelling arguments, and analyze complex information while grappling with some of the most pressing challenges facing societies around the globe.

curriculum covers a broad understanding of political concepts, institutions, behaviors, and processes, and includes coursework in american government, global politics, public policy, and political theory. students can customize their major by selecting from four emphasis areas:

• community involvement and nonprofit leadership
  
• international politics
  
• law and politics
  
• public policy