Undergraduates
Political Science prepares students for careers in government, law, business, and education. Students develop high-level critical-thinking, problem solving, and communication skills among many others. Our award-winning faculty go above and beyond to provide students with top-tier instruction and individual mentorship during their study, and beyond.
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Join us for a Q & A with PSCI faculty and students for prospective undergraduates. RSVP now for Thurs, April 11 at 4:30 pm on zoom!
Find your next Political Science Course
Go to the CU Denver course database
- Select "CU Denver" for Institution
- Enter the semester and year
- Select "Denver Campus"
NOTE: Online courses are listed under "Denver Campus"; New Directions courses are listed under "Extended Studies." - Enter "PSCI" in the Subject field
- Hit search
Political science has many possibilities and can be linked with other degrees. In many circumstances, there will be a crossover with another degree, so ask an advisor before pursuing a dual degree.
The BS in Political Science is well suited for those going into fields, including:
- Government
- Law
- Nonprofit Organization
- Journalism
Learning Goals & Objectives for Undergraduates
In their introductory classes, and continuing at successively higher levels across their departmental studies, Political Science students will consistently improve their:
The cost of tuition for the BA in Political Science is different for in-state and out-of-state students. See the link for the current table of rates.
Department Scholarships
Each year, the Political Science Department awards a variety of scholarships ranging from $500-$1500. The scholarship cycle runs each October.
University Scholarships
Each year, CU Denver students are awarded over $30 million in scholarships from institutional, local, state, and national sources. Learn more, and apply here.
Student Employment Opportunities
Student work opportunities are available via Handshake to offset the cost of enrollment.
Application Deadlines
Fall
Domestic Applications: August 1
International Applications: Priority is March 15, and
Final is May 15
Spring
Domestic Application: January 1
International Applications: Priority is September 15, and Final is October 15
Summer
Domestic Applications: May 15
International Applications: Priority is January 15, and
Final is March 15
PSCI 1001 – Introduction to Political Science: The Quest for Freedom and Justice
Section E01: Harvey Bishop, online
Meeting dates: 06/03/2024 - 07/27/2024
PSCI 1101 – American Political System
Section E01: Professor Karen Breslin, online
Meeting dates: 06/03/2024 - 07/27/2024
PSCI 2011 – Logic of Political Inquiry
Section E01: Professor Karen Beslin, online
Meeting dates: 06/03/2024 - 07/27/2024
PSCI 3022 – Political Systems of the World
E01-LEC: Professor Martin Widzer
Meeting dates: 06/03/2024 - 07/27/2024
PSCI 3042– World Politics
Section E01: Professor Thorsten Spehn, online
Meeting dates: 06/03/2024 - 07/27/2024
3347– Film and Politics
Section E01: Harvey Bishop, Online
Meeting dates: 06/03/2024 - 07/27/2024
Undergraduate Options:
- Political Science Courses
- Professional Certificates
- PSCI Minor
- PSCI Major
- "4 + 1" Dual BA/MA Degree Plan
- CU Succeed Dual Enrollment
PSCI Undergraduate Advisor:
Karen Breslin
Declare a PSCI Major or Minor:
1. Meet with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) advising to declare their major or minor.
2. Meet with your PSCI Advisor, Karen Breslin.
3. Meet with your CLAS Academic Advisor.
Running a Degree Audit:
1. Log into your UCD Access
2. Scroll to quick links and select "Degree Audit"
3. Select your audit and click "Run Audit"
4. Select "Political Science Major: General Requirements"