Political Communication Major

Make an Impact

With fewer than a dozen undergraduate political communication programs in the United States, UNI students are sure to stand out. Our majors work with experts in both communication & media and political science, and graduate with first-hand experience gained through internships in political campaigns, legislative offices, government agencies, businesses and nonprofit organizations.

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Stand Out

One of fewer than a dozen Political Communication programs in the country!

Career Oriented

Poli Comm majors are exceptionally qualified for a variety of careers related to politics and communications.

Integrated Curriculum

Unique blend of courses from both the Department of Political Science and Department of Communication Studies.

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Department of Political Science
335 Sabin Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0404
319-273-2039

Email: scott.peters@uni.edu






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Why Political Communication?

Find your path.

Political communication focuses on the creation, dissemination and effects of political information. Students develop skills in research, journalism, mass communication and politics. The 39-hour major includes an internship and allows you to choose among a wide variety of courses, such as:

/ Mass Communication & Society
/ Campaigns & Elections
/ Public Opinion & Voting Behavior
/ Rhetoric & Civic Culture
/ Communication, Community & Change

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Grow your future.

UNI’s political communication majors are exceptionally qualified for a variety of careers related to politics and communications, such as:

/ Political campaign management
/ Political strategy
/ Government affairs
/ Journalism
/ Media affairs
/ Public relations
/ Foreign service

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Go beyond.

Students have the opportunity to put their classroom learning into practice via service-learning and internships with national, state and local government agencies, businesses and news organizations. 

The major offers many civic engagement and leadership opportunities outside the classroom, including a competitive Model United Nations team, an academic partnership with U.S. Strategic Command and our #panthersvote voter engagement efforts.

Students can also participate in organizations like Pre-law Club, Political Science Society and Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society.

Political Science Students

Find your path.

Political communication focuses on the creation, dissemination and effects of political information. Students develop skills in research, journalism, mass communication and politics. The 39-hour major includes an internship and allows you to choose among a wide variety of courses, such as:

/ Mass Communication & Society
/ Campaigns & Elections
/ Public Opinion & Voting Behavior
/ Rhetoric & Civic Culture
/ Communication, Community & Change

Student in studio

Grow your future.

UNI’s political communication majors are exceptionally qualified for a variety of careers related to politics and communications, such as:

/ Political campaign management
/ Political strategy
/ Government affairs
/ Journalism
/ Media affairs
/ Public relations
/ Foreign service

Camera

Go beyond.

Students have the opportunity to put their classroom learning into practice via service-learning and internships with national, state and local government agencies, businesses and news organizations. 

The major offers many civic engagement and leadership opportunities outside the classroom, including a competitive Model United Nations team, an academic partnership with U.S. Strategic Command and our #panthersvote voter engagement efforts.

Students can also participate in organizations like Pre-law Club, Political Science Society and Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society.

Political Science Students