In the Department of Politics, Economics, and International Studies, you gain real-world experience before you graduate! You’ll also benefit from learning in small class sizes, and individualized academic advising.
We offer three majors that are closely related:
Our Bachelor of Arts in Economics gives you the foundation for a wide variety of careers in governmental, nonprofit organizations, business, public administration, and foreign services, and provides an appropriate foundation for a wide variety of careers. Economics is the preferred major if you want to pursue graduate work in economics, business, public administration, or the law.
The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is an interdisciplinary major that allows you to approach global issues in their complexity, including politics, economics, language, history, communication, culture, and arts.
Our Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government exposes you to political and economic philosophies and to the consequences of specific public policies, and combines political and economic inquiries and approaches. You will focus on the historical relationship between politics and economics and how it manifests itself in today’s world.
Minors are also offered in economics, international studies, political economy, and politics and government to complement a variety of majors because the global economy and political climate affects us all.
Hands-On Experience
There are plenty of opportunities to apply the skills you acquire in the classroom. You also can collaborate with faculty on research and conduct independent studies designed to put you on the path to a successful and engaging career.
Nicolas Garcia
Politics and Government , minors in Economics and Philosophy, '27
For Nicolas, learning extends far beyond the classroom. He is building the foundation for a career in public service and policymaking through hands-on internships, faculty mentorship, and campus leadership.
A class visit from the Connecticut General Assembly internship director sparked his interest to take his political studies beyond the classroom and into the State Capitol for an internship in spring 2025. Nicolas is spending the spring 2026 semester interning in the Hartford office of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)
Making a difference comes from bringing people together—pooling our talents and connections—and this internship is an opportunity to continue building my network while working toward meaningful change.
Enroll in UHart’s Washington Semester at American University and take a semester’s worth of classes while interning at a government agency.
Take your learning international through our study-abroad opportunities in places like India, Korea, Japan, Jordan, and Kenya.
Meet Your Faculty
Politics, Economics, and International Studies
Politics, Economics, and International Studies
History and Philosophy