Political Science
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Political Science, Area of Concentration in Arts and Sciences AA: 60 credits
International Relations Concentration AA: 60 credits
FACULTY CONTACT
Stephanie Hallock
443.412.2262 | shallock@harford.edu
Why Poli Sci?
If you find yourself intrigued by American politics, international affairs, power, institutions, and behavior, studying political science may be for you. Political Science offers insights into how leaders acquire and maintain power, how social movements start and gain momentum, and how governments and other institutions run with efficiency and transparency.
At Harford Community College, we offer a political science degree that can prepare you for transfer to a four-year institution to complete your bachelor's degree.
Harford's small, student-centered, and flexible learning class options are the ideal learning environment for your political science studies.
WHAT CAN I DO WHEN I COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM?
With a degree in political science at Harford, you can prepare for transfer to a four-year institution to complete your bachelor's degree while gaining foundational knowledge to analyze issues/events through historical and contextual lenses.
Top Transfer Schools
- University of Maryland
- Johns Hopkins University
- UMBC
- Loyola University
- Towson University
- University of Baltimore
- Salisbury University
- Morgan State University
Transfer Program Agreements
Potential Careers
- Lobbyist
- Lawyer
- Diplomat or foreign service officer
- Political scientist
- Professor
- Business executive
- Political consultant
- Government official
- Policy analyst
- Legislative assistant
- Public opinion researcher or pollster
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
You've taken your first step into a larger world of possibility for you and your future. Now is the time! Reach out and apply, request more information, or visit our campus.