A Learning Community Committed to International Understanding,
Academic Excellence, and Public Service

Advisor: Dr. Dave Benjamin

Email: dbenjami@bridgeport.edu

Phone: 203-576-4966

     Students interested in political science have the option of pursuing the B.A. in International Political Economy & Diplomacy or the B.A. in Social Science/Political Science Track. Political Economy and Diplomacy represent two of the important areas of concentration within Political Science. The B.A. in International Political Economy & Diplomacy is especially designed for students interested in working in areas such as the foreign service or with an international organization or with a non-governmental organization (NGO). The B.A. in Social Science/Political Science track has a more general focus and students may easily transfer between either of the majors during the first two years of study in the International College. To understand more about the B.A. in International Political Economy & Diplomacy and its requirements, click here. The B.A. in Social Science/Political Science track is explained below: 

    Students choosing the Political Science Track within the B.A. in Social Science may take up to one third of their courses in political science. They are required to take a minimum of 24 credits in political science which include the six semesters hours needed to fulfill the B.A. in Social Science requirement as well as 18 semesters hours from the following courses:

Concentration in Political Science (18 Semester Hours as follows)

The specific requirements for the B.A. in Social Science/Political Science track are as follows: