UAB - Department of Government

Department of Government
Programs of Study

One of the six departments within the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Department of Government offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and the Master of Public Administration degree. The Department offers a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum in Political Science which prepares students for careers in law, public service, politics, public policy analysis, and advanced graduate studies in political science and public administration. The Department also has primary responsibility for directing the International Studies program, which leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies. Students select concentrations in American Government, Political Philosophy, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. Students can also choose a Minor in Urban Affairs and a Minor in International Affairs. A Certificate in International Affairs is also available. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to become professionally competent leaders of public, nonprofit, and health-based organizations. Ranked in the top 20% nationally, the MPA program is the only program in the University of Alabama System that is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. Student organizations include: Pi Sigma Alpha (political science national honorary), Pi Alpha Alpha (public administration national honorary), and Political Science Student Club). Scholarships, internships, fellowships, assistantships, and co-op opportunities are available. The Department’s 13 faculty members in political science and public administration are nationally and internationally recognized scholars.

Find us at UAB
Between 6th and 8th Ave, South off of 13th Street

Mailing Address:
1212 University Blvd., 238 Ullman Bdg.,
Birmingham, AL 35294-3050
Phone: 205-934-9680 OR 205-934-9679
Fax: 205-975-5712