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Advanced Start B.S. in Political Science
Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Political Science in as little as two years if you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.‡ This online degree program teaches you how government and society are interconnected on every level—local, regional, national, and global. A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.* Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. While pursuing your lifelong goals you could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce. *Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.‡See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
The Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Political Science program teaches you how government and society are interconnected on every level—local, regional, national, and global. You will study the government's responsibilities and effectiveness, and explore how a country's citizens have the ability to influence and change their government. You may also be prepared to pursue graduate-level degrees in political science and other fields such as business and law.# You could gain a solid foundation for a wide range of careers in law, national security, public and government service, and education with a bachelor's degree in political science.* *Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.#While the program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue graduate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate programs.
B.S. in Political Science and Public Administration - General Program
This program uses the latest technology to deliver a rich and engaging learning experience that can help empower you to navigate successfully among private, government, and nonprofit sectors. You can earn a degree that will position you for graduate study, including law through the program's multiple concentrations. You can gain a deep understanding of political theory, as well as the tools and skills necessary to identify issues and effect positive change in your organization and your community. Take the opportunity to gain crucial 21st-century skills and transform your passion for public service, politics, and societal change into a rewarding career.
B.S. in Political Science and Public Administration - Global Issues and Social Justice
The Global Issues and Social Justice concentration focuses on how major social and economic trends impact the daily lives of individuals in communities around the world with a special emphasis on social justice. While you examine the administrative, communication, and cultural skills that are necessary to promote social justice, you will study the people and groups who are working on the front lines of social problems. Throughout this program, you will: Examine the organizations, strategies, and techniques that have been most successful in responding to such global challenges as natural disasters, HIV/AIDS, hunger, and healthcare. Study how international organizations promote social justice. Explore such matters as economic disparity, environmental justice, the promotion of diversity, and the role of women in the new global community.Consider your role in global health promotion, protection, and maintenance.Be exposed to ways to apply effective cross-cultural communication skills to academic, personal, and professional settings. This program will help empower you to navigate successfully among government, private, and nonprofit sectors. You can gain a deep understanding of political theory, as well as the tools and skills necessary to identify issues and effect positive change in your organization and your community. Your degree can also build a foundation for graduate study, including law. Take the opportunity to gain crucial 21st-century skills and transform your passion for public service, politics, and societal change into a rewarding career.
Bachelor of Arts in Government
Regent's Government degree programs prepare Christian men and women to critically evaluate the political and social systems of the world with discernment and confidence. The integration of the Christian faith will be a central component of the education you achieve. You will learn how governments make rules governing society and the reasoning behind them. You will be in a position to put your knowledge and skills to work in service to Christ and government upon graduating. You will study the classic and contemporary moral and philosophical foundations that have long driven past and present government systems with Regent's Government program. Furthermore, your Regent professors will challenge you in the development of your own ideas about governance and society and offer you their own academic and professional experiences in government and political science to support.
BA/Social Science - Political Science
Take a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are combined and applied to real world issues. You are acquainted with selected theories, concepts, and methods of the political process including their history and application which will supplement your studies in Social Science resulting in a well-rounded degree. You'll be glad to know that you can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Political Science coursework to qualify as your concentration in the Social Science degree program no matter when you took them so the credit you've already earned will not go unused. You'll graduate from Ashford with a dynamic degree that will enhance your opportunity for promotion within your chosen field. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) degree from Ashford University and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - from various perspectives - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures.
BA/Political Science and Government
Declare independence with your Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Ashford University. You demonstrate your understanding of political relationships and how our complex institutions work with your Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government degree from Ashford University. Political scientists measure the effectiveness of government policies by examining factors like stability, justice, economic growth, and peace. You will find that political science makes a great undergraduate subject to prepare for an advanced degree as a professional with career aspirations in public service or the non-profit sector. Your courses provide a systematic study that focuses on power and authority, political behavior, policy development, conflict resolution, and international relations. Secure the benefits of education!
BA/Organizational Management - Political Science
One of the best things about Ashford University's Organizational Management program is the ability to customize your degree to fit your professional and educational goals. The Organizational Management program examines the human side of managing organizations, allowing for skill development in communication, group behavior, decision-making, human resource management, and ethics. Resulting in a dynamic degree comprised of complementing areas, students with a background and/or interest in Political Science can transfer up to 12 credits of Political Science coursework into their Political Science concentration no matter when you took them.Students with a concentration in Political Science are acquainted with selected concepts, theories, and methods of the political process including their history and application. These students will combine their Political Science education with organizational skill development in communications, decision making, group behavior, human resource management and ethics, culminating in a well-rounded degree.
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Bachelor of Science in Political Science
UMUC's Bachelor of Science in Political Science provides students an understanding of political structure, theory, and methodology. Students with a major in political science will be able to analyze complex political problems and recognize potential solutions in both the public and private sectors. They develop their research skills and sense of intellectual property using libraries, archives, and online sources. They develop their writing skills and learn the responsibility for clearly presenting and interpreting political issues using the language of the discipline. Students gain valuable, comprehensive knowledge of American government and global politics, preparing them to analyze complex political problems and recognize potential solutions in both the private and public sector.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
This program prepares graduates for careers in government such as public management, administration of justice, military service and the gaining and holding of elected positions. Students in the Political Science program learn about politics and study questions such as the following: How can governments respect diverse ethnic, racial, and religious identities, and still promote bonds of common citizenship? What should be the role of the United States in an increasingly interdependent global economy? Are democracies with a president and legislative branch more representative than those with a prime minister who leads the legislature? Is a two-party system better than a multi-party system? These are the types of questions that political scientists explore, but they also represent issues that require ordinary citizens to make informed judgments. Graduates from political science programs are found in many professions; particularly those involved in large organizations with extensive internal networks requiring skills in managing and dealing with other people.
Master of Arts in Political Science
The Master of Arts in Political Science degree program is designed to offer the graduates of diversified undergraduate programs an opportunity to obtain proficiency in traditional fields of study within political science. Topics include: American government theory and process, contemporary political institutions, comparative politics, regional and transnational organizations, foreign policy analysis, defense and security policy, international law, international organizations, policy analysis, political philosophy, and legislative behavior.
Norwich University's Master of Arts in Diplomacy (MDY) is delivered conveniently online and provides insight into crucial global topics in order to build the leaders and innovators of tomorrow. You will acquire an in-depth understanding of foreign relations, global business and cross-cultural issues through a core curriculum that examines the management and resolution of international conflict, theories on international relations, international law, the world economy, terrorism and post-conflict nation building. You can tailor your education to your specific needs with a choice of three customizations: International Conflict Management, International Commerce or International Terrorism.
Bachelor of Arts Political Science
Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science prepares you to continue your study in a graduate or professional program or find an exciting career in the field of your choice. Our program will provide you with the knowledge and the skills you need to be successful whether you want to be a lawyer or a judge, a city manager or a state legislator, a school board member or a US Senator, a foreign diplomat or the head of a non-profit agency.
Interested in politics and policy local and abroad? The Ecampus Political Science degree is also a perfect starting point for those interested in continuing to law school. Giving the student a broad range of knowledge and perspectives, the OSU Political Science program investigates topics from local politics and American government fundamentals to ethics and international relations. As a Political Science major, you will: 1) Develop skills for Careers in areas such as local, state and national government, international affairs, political consulting, nonprofit sectors and law; 2) Have the opportunity to supplement your degree with one of our 12 online minors, including Business & Entrepreneurship and U.S. History; and 3) Learn from experienced OSU faculty in the only online Political Science degree with extensive coursework in environmental politics and policy.Participants in the Ecampus Political Science major can choose to work toward a Bachelor of Art OR a Bachelor of Science.
American Government at The University of Georgia will examine government and politics in the United States, including the political institutions such as Congress and the presidency, philosophical and constitutional foundations, political practices such as voting, and civil rights and liberties. This course is 3 credits, which can be used at another institution that will accept transfer creditsa or towards a degree at the University of Georgi. POLS 1101
Historical, Social, and Philosophical Foundations of Education (EDCI 231) - Self Paced
EDCI 231 considers the interdisciplinary application of educational studies, comparative and international education, and educational policy studies as they relate to the professional preparation of teachers and other school personnel. It also surveys the philosophical, sociological, historical, and anthropological foundations of education. More specifically, the course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of K-12 educators, who encounter a wide range of teaching and learning issues related to schools and society.
Introduction to Government in the United States (POLI 100) - Self-Paced
An Introduction to Government in the United States is designed to give you a broad introduction to the study and workings of the American national government.
State and Local Government in the United States (POLI 101) - Self-Paced
The course is an introductory course on the politics and policies of sub national governments in the United States. Emphasis is placed on the role of states and localities in the federal system and the importance of recent political changes affecting them. State and Local Government in the United States devotes some attention to localities but concentrates on the states. Political Science majors at UNC-CH are not permitted to take this course online. Meets UNC-Chapel Hill General Education Requirements.
European Political Systems (PSC 215) - Self-Paced
The course will focus on relevant themes and concepts—not specific countries. This course is designed to establish a basic understanding of European government, economic systems, business, and and to lay a foundation for future study in the field.
Mass Media and American Politics (PSC 336) - Self-Paced
This class will be of use to anyone with an interest in political science, communications, psychology, sociology, or simply an interest in gaining a deeper understanding of the political and social world in which we live. It is impossible to understand the current state of American politics without understanding the role of the mass media. The media are at the center of current debates over American politics. In this course we will examine the ways we consume media, the ways politicians attempt to use the media (both in campaigns and while in office), and the impact that media consumption has on our attitudes, opinions, and values.
Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 102)
This course begins with a look at how cultural anthropologists study cultural settings around the world, and considers the questions of what culture is (as well as what culture is not) and why language is so important. The course also includes a review of how different people are grouped according to social status, an examination of the role of political systems and forms of exchange in cultural variation; including race, class, gender, and age; an exploration of the many manifestations of marriage and family across cultures; and a look at how religion and ideology play an important role in the conceptualization of culture and our place in the world.
Introduction to European Politics (POLI 239)
The course looks at the political institutions and processes of Western European democracies, with special attention to Germany, France, Italy, and England.
Political Psychology (POLI 215)
This course examines the findings of the behavioral sciences as they relate to politics. Includes such issues as community, human nature, political socialization, alienation, mass movements, personality, and belief systems.
Introduction to Government in the United States (POLI 100)
How should our government function, and how does it function in reality? As a society, how close have we come to the ideal of a representative democracy in which citizens are informed, politically active, and heard on an equal basis? This is a general introduction to government and politics in the United States. We will examine government from both normative and empirical perspectives. How can we move closer to that ideal? We will attempt to answer these questions through the study of American political institutions and political behavior.
State and Local Government in the United States (POLI 101)
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the politics of state and local governments through the prism of political science. Students should be able to identify and discuss the operation of major political actors and institutions common to many political situations in the American states and their constituent subdivisions at the course's conclusion. This material will also serve as an important foundation for students who pursue more advanced studies in political science. Moreover, students should develop a reasonably comprehensive framework to analyze and understand political systems and information that may fall beyond the scope of this course. As such, this course will encompass a basic introduction to the field of political science.
Modern Political Thought (POLI 271)
The purpose of this course will be to learn about that inheritance. People living in the United States today have formed similar or shared opinions about the nature of human beings, what the ends of government should be, what liberty and equality mean, and, given those ends, how government ought to be structured. Few dispute, for example, the United States' philosophical commitment to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" for all of its citizens. Far from being isolated in time, however, these opinions are shaped by a long history of scholars thinking and writing about politics—we are the heirs to this tradition of modern political thought.
Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 102)
This course begins with a look at how cultural anthropologists study cultural settings around the world, and considers the questions of what culture is (as well as what culture is not) and why language is so important. The course also includes a review of how different people are grouped according to social status, an examination of the role of political systems and forms of exchange in cultural variation; including race, class, gender, and age; an exploration of the many manifestations of marriage and family across cultures; and a look at how religion and ideology play an important role in the conceptualization of culture and our place in the world.
Introduction to European Politics (POLI 239)
The course looks at the political institutions and processes of Western European democracies, with special attention to Germany, France, Italy, and England.