Undergraduate Program
The mission of the undergraduate major in Political Science is to educate students who are interested in politics into politically literate citizens capable of understanding governments and political processes in the U.S. and abroad, as well as the interactions among governments. The undergraduate major is intended to develop students' frames of reference and their critical and analytical skills in order to help them understand the political world.
There are currently about 1,400 undergraduate Political
Science majors at the University of Florida. Every year 75-100 students
participate in our internship program with local,
state, and federal agencies and legislative offices. In addition, UF
offers a variety of study abroad programs through the
International
Center. Students may join Pi
Sigma Alpha,
a Political Science honor society which publishes a newsletter
and provides undergraduates with opportunities to serve the community,
attend social events, and promote political awareness around campus.
Another way
to participate in department life is to write for the UF International Review,
a
student-run quarterly journal of international affairs.
