Political science is a branch of social science concerned with theory, description, analysis and prediction of political behavior, political systems and politics broadly-construed. The Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers a bachelor of arts degree in political science that can lead to exciting careers in federal, state and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; education; electoral politics; research; and university and college teaching. At UNC Charlotte, political science majors gain analytical skills, administrative competence, and communication abilities that are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career areas including teaching, law, business, public relations or work in the mass media, domestic and foreign government service, the military, and a variety of active roles in politics.
Admission and Progression Requirements, and all Program Requirements can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog. Please see the information below:
The Political Science and Public Administration department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, a Master of Public Administration, and, in collaboration with other departments, a Ph.D. in Public Policy.
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University of North
Carolina at Charlotte
Dept. of Political Science and Public Administration
9201 University City Blvd
Fretwell 440
Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone: 704-687-5930
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration Office Hours:
The Political Science and Public Administration Office operates, Monday – Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM.
Chair
Dr. Cheryl L. Brown
cbrown@charlotte.edu
Undergraduate Coordinator
Dr. Jacqueline Chattopadhyay
jchattop@charlotte.edu
MPA Director
Dr. Suzanne M. Leland
smleland@charlotte.edu
Advising
Ms. Sarah Valvo
svalvo@charlotte.edu