What's Unique about political science at UNCG?

• Choice of electives: Students can specialize in American politics, law, international relations, comparative political systems, public policy, and administration.
• Excellent and accessible faculty: Our graduating seniors regard our faculty as unusually strong in their subject materials, presentation styles, and accessibility outside of class.
• Small class size: Our upper-level undergraduate classes average around 30 students.
• Emphasis on research and writing: We believe that it is critical to develop strong research and writing skills for almost every career our graduates might pursue.

Student opportunities

Career experiences through internships:

• Internships in local government, state agencies, and nonprofit community organizations
• State legislative internships (Raleigh, N.C.; Richmond, Va.)
• Campaigns and elections internship class offered every other fall
• Internship programs in Washington, D.C.
• Washington Summer Study Session, offered every other summer for three weeks in Washington, D.C.
• Undergraduate research assistantships to work with individual faculty or with the Center for Legislative Studies