Policy, Politics and International Affairs
Program Transfer Guide
University of Baltimore
Effective
Fall, 2026 - Current
Instruction Methods
In person
About the Program
The B.A. in Policy, Politics and International Affairs program is administered through the School of Public and International Affairs. The program focuses on political institutions and processes, with applications to Maryland government and politics. Additionally, students interested in international affairs may pursue a track within the program. Students gain a strong foundation in government, public policy and their role in society.
A major in policy, politics and international affairs offers students a broad-based education, which equips them to adapt to a wide variety of careers. This is particularly true for students seeking careers in state and local government, corporate public affairs, the federal bureaucracy, the foreign service, international affairs, campaign management and organizations that monitor political processes or seek to influence the content of public policy.
Policy, politics and international affairs is also a solid undergraduate major for students preparing for law school. Although no one discipline can best prepare students for the legal profession, specific courses in government and public policy illuminate the critical relationships between law and politics. The program regularly offers courses in American political institutions, constitutional law, administrative law, judicial processes, civil liberties, political theory, public administration and international relations. Combined with other offerings in government and public policy, philosophy, history, economics, business and English, such courses establish a curriculum that provides the broad-based knowledge needed by those entering the legal profession.
The B.A. in Policy, Politics and International Affairs program allows students flexibility to develop their individual interests while emphasizing basic theories and methodological techniques. The approach to the study of governmental processes and public administration is applied, research-oriented and practical. Students have an opportunity to gain experience working in government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, political campaigns, court systems, legislative bodies and other related organizations through internships that provide academic credit.
A major in policy, politics and international affairs offers students a broad-based education, which equips them to adapt to a wide variety of careers. This is particularly true for students seeking careers in state and local government, corporate public affairs, the federal bureaucracy, the foreign service, international affairs, campaign management and organizations that monitor political processes or seek to influence the content of public policy.
Policy, politics and international affairs is also a solid undergraduate major for students preparing for law school. Although no one discipline can best prepare students for the legal profession, specific courses in government and public policy illuminate the critical relationships between law and politics. The program regularly offers courses in American political institutions, constitutional law, administrative law, judicial processes, civil liberties, political theory, public administration and international relations. Combined with other offerings in government and public policy, philosophy, history, economics, business and English, such courses establish a curriculum that provides the broad-based knowledge needed by those entering the legal profession.
The B.A. in Policy, Politics and International Affairs program allows students flexibility to develop their individual interests while emphasizing basic theories and methodological techniques. The approach to the study of governmental processes and public administration is applied, research-oriented and practical. Students have an opportunity to gain experience working in government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, political campaigns, court systems, legislative bodies and other related organizations through internships that provide academic credit.