Political Science at UCCS
About the Department
The goal of the Political Science undergraduate program is to provide students with the finest liberal arts undergraduate experience in both theory and practice that resources allow.
The department fosters an environment of learning that leads to critically seeking a better understanding of politics both past and present. Further, students should be able to better understand the world they live in and make sound contributions to their community.
Message from the Department Chair
Steven Pittz, PhDThe Department of Political Science is a scholarly community of teachers and researchers who strive to be experts in their areas of specialty and who serve the university and community with their knowledge.
The Department provides a comprehensive political science curriculum which:
- Enables students to understand and write about political and legal questions of governance of global, national, regional, and local significance.
- Equips its graduates for employment in private enterprise, government, or to pursue advanced degrees.
- Provides non majors with a fundamental understanding of global, national, regional, and local politics.
Steven Pittz, PhD
Chair, Department of Political Science
Degree Tracks & Program Information
Student Success Stories
Levon Stilson, Political Science MajorIt would be an understatement to say that my time at UCCS has been worthwhile. After being honorably discharged from the Army, I knew I wanted to give back to our community and serve in a different way. So, I enrolled as a Political Science student at UCCS. The Faculty and Professors couldn't be more professional, knowledgeable, and experienced. More importantly, they were inspiring. My time as a student in the Political Science department provided me with a number of opportunities I wouldn't have otherwise had. In my Sophomore year, I was given the opportunity to become a Legislative Aide at the Colorado General Assembly gaining real world experience while directly applying the knowledge and skills I developed at UCCS . The Professors and Faculty at UCCS have a diverse network of career field contacts and go out of their way to ensure you are connected with the right people in order to flourish after graduation. No matter what your goals and aspirations are, an education at UCCS will help you realize them.