College of Liberal Arts

Department of Political Science

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

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1st year

Fall Semester

ENGL 1301

LANGUAGE 1441

MATH 1301

POLS 2311

UNIV 1301

Spring Semester

ENGL 1302

LANGUAGE 1442

MATH 1308

POLS 2312

HIST 1301

2nd year

Fall Semester

LITERATURE (2303, 2309, 2319, 2329)

POLS 3000

LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE

HIST 1302

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Spring Semester

LITERATURE(2303, 2309, 2319, 2329)

POLS 3000

LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE

CREATIVE ARTS

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

3rd year

Fall Semester

POLITICAL THOUGHT

POLS CLASS

POLS CLASS

COMS (1301, 2305, 3302 OR 3315)

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Spring Semester

RESEARCH METHODS

POLS CLASS

POLS CLASS

ELECTIVE OR MINOR

ELECTIVE OR MINOR

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 30

4th year

Fall Semester

POLS ELECTIVE

POLS ELECTIVE

POLS ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE OR MINOR

ELECTIVE OR MINOR

Spring Semester

POLS ELECTIVE

ELECTIVE OR MINOR

ELECTIVE OR MINOR

ELECTIVE OR MINOR

ELECTIVE OR MINOR

HOURS 30

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

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DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY

College of Liberal Arts - Department of Political Science

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Beginning the Journey

EDUCATE

Review core curriculum requirements

Visit student success and complete self-assessments to identify strengths

Use Focus 2 Career Assessment Tool at Student Success

Meet with a POLS advisor early

Take UNIV1101 or 1301

ENGAGE

Explore student groups within your major, college, and university, e.g., Pi Sigma Alpha, SOPA

Get to know people in your classes

Trailblazing the Path

EDUCATE

Take POLS 3310 early in your career

Attend public lectures/events on campus (Maverick Speakers Series Events, POLS Week events, Pi Sigma Alpha/SOPA-sponsored talks

Consider the Fast Track MA program

Consider applying for research/internship opportunities

(Saxe Fellows, Archer Fellowship)

Consider the UROP program

Explore the different optional specializations

Talk to your professors about their research (and whether they need research assistance)

ENGAGE

Become a POLS ambassador

Consider running for office in Pi Sigma Alpha/SOPA

Be a mentor and share your experiences with incoming students

EXCEL

Strive to meet requirements for Pi Sigma Alpha

Explore the Honors College requirements

Participate in COLA's Spotlight on Research

Participate in the department's annual Poster Session celebration of research

Apply for scholarships (departmental and university)

Consider the Archer Fellowship program

Build relationships with faculty who will be able to write letters of recommendation for you

Create a portfolio of class assignments

*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE

Explore career options and graduate school

Attend POLS-sponsored information sessions

Consider an internship or service learning

Make sure all transfer transcripts are submitted

ENGAGE

Attend department, college, and university awards ceremonies

Consider participating in UTA ring ceremony

Take steps to attend graduation

EXCEL

Participate in Test Drive (attend graduate classes)

Visit the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center and finalize your resume

Participate in on-campus interviews for jobs

Apply for graduate school or law school

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Career Assessment Tool

Self-assessments

Internships

Explore career options

Strive to meet PSA requirements

Finalize your resume

Participate in on-campus interviews

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Explore model UN, NATO

Attend lectures

Take courses in international and comparative politics

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Take courses in leadership

Be a mentor

Become a POLS ambassador

Run for an officer position in a student organization

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Take courses in civic engagement

Participate in UTA Volunteers

Do a service learning project

Participate in service projects with campus organizations

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Take 3310 early in your career

Consider becoming a Saxe Scholar

Explore opportunities to work with faculty on research

Consider the UROP program and the McNair Scholars program, if eligible

Find your career

What career options do I have with this major?

Activist/Advocate/Organizer

Corporation Legislative Issues

Ambassador

Manager

Attorney

FBI Agent

Banking Analyst or Executive

Foreign Service Officer

Campaign Operative

Free Lance Writer

CIA Analyst or Agent

High School Government Teacher

City Planner

Immigration Officer

Communications Director

Journalist

Congressional Office/

Lobbyist

Committee Staffer

Mediator

Policy Analyst

Political Consultant

Pollster

Research Analyst

State Legislator

Teacher

University Professor

Urban Policy Planner

Web Content Editor

Writer

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Career Readiness

Application of Theoretical Frameworks to Concrete, "Real-World" Examples

Data Analysis, Both Quantitative (Through the Use of Descriptive Analysis and Inferential Statistics) and Qualitative (Text and Content Analysis)

Data Collection (Interviewing, Survey Design, Experiments, Use of Primary Source Data)

Develop Strong Sense of Civic Engagement

Evaluate Community Problems and Propose Policy Solutions

Evaluate the Quality of Information and Arguments

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.

Exceptionally Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills, Including Targeting the Style and Content for Appropriate Audiences (For Example, Op-Eds, White Papers, Persuasive/Argumentative Essays)

Problem Solving and Teamwork (Including Active Listening and Collaboration), and Consensus-Building

Turn Complex Data into Usable Information

Understand Global and International Dynamics

Understand and Appreciate Diverse Cultural Perspectives

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

In addition, students are required to complete a research methods/data analysis course

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