The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of California, Irvine, offered through the School of Social Sciences, provides students with an in-depth understanding of how politics operates across individual, group, national, and global contexts. The curriculum covers American Politics, Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Public Law, and specialized topics such as racial and ethnic politics and law. Students must complete 12 major courses (4 lower-division, 7 upper-division in polygonal modules, and one elective), and may pursue an Honors Program involving a senior thesis. The program emphasizes analytical skills, interdisciplinary approaches, and research on key issues like policy-making, democracy, power, and political development. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in law, public service, journalism, and international organizations.