Political Science B.A.
Bachelor's degree
In Gurjaani (Georgia)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Gurjaani (Georgia)
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
The political science program is designed to provide students with a quality liberal arts education that builds on the content of the core curriculum. At the most basic level, the program allows students to develop an understanding of politics and government and of the role of individuals and groups within the political and governmental systems. The program is designed to prepare students for graduate education in a variety of social science fields and/or for entrance into careers in the public service systems at the international, federal, state or local levels.
The Criminal Justice and Political Science programs are for people interested in careers in government administration and policymaking, criminal justice administration and law enforcement, foreign service, law and teaching. Many private sector employers find the knowledge base and analytical skills developed by Political Science majors to be valuable. The baccalaureate degrees will also prepare those students who wish to pursue subsequent graduate degrees in criminal justice, political science, public administration, public policy, urban planning, and law. The Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, and Specialist in Education degree programs provide fifth and sixth-year certification to those who wish to have a teaching content concentration in broad field social science.
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Subjects
- IT Law
- Politics
- Political Science
- Teaching
- International
- Social Science
- Government
- Systems
- Law
- Probability
- Statistics
- Politics & Society
Course programme
Core Areas A-E
Satisfactorily complete core Areas A-E, as listed in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. MATH 2600 may be taken in Area D or Area F. POLS 1150 is a prerequisite for major coursework and should be taken in Area E or Area F.
Area F Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES
Satisfactorily complete each of the following courses. MATH 2600 may be taken in Area D or Area F. POLS 1150 is a prerequisite for major coursework and should be taken in Area E or Area F.
- Probability and Statistics
- Politics & Society
- Intro to Political Science
Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
- State & Local Government
- Intro to the Law
- Intro to Intl Relations
Demonstrate competence in one foreign language at the level of the fourth university course (2002).
- Intro French Lang & Culture II
- Interm Fren Lang & Culture I
- Interm Fren Lang & Culture II
- Intro German Lang & Culture II
- Inter German Lang & Culture I
- Inter German Lang & Culture II
- Intro Ital Lang & Culture II
- Interm Ital Lang & Culture I
- Interm Ital Lang & Culture II
- Intro Span Lang & Culture II
- Interm Span Lang & Culture I
- Interm Span Lang & Culture II
Satisfactorily complete the following courses, as needed, to total 18 hours in Area F.
- Introduction to Anthropology
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Intro to Human Geography
- World Regional Geography
- World Civilization & Soc I
- World Civilization & Soc II
- The United States to 1877
- The United States Since 1877
- Survey of Philosophy
- Intro to General Psychology
- Intro to the Psy of Adjustment
- Sociological Perspectives
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT COURSE
Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
- Political Parties & Elections
- Urban Government & Administrat
- The American Judicial System
- Principles of Public Admin
- Legislative Pol & Behavior
- The Presidency
- Public Opinion
- Southern Politics
- Constitutional Law I
- Constitutional Law II
- Public Policy Making
- Environmental Policy
- Contemp Amer Foreign Policy
Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
- Comparative Government
- International Conflict & War
- Topics in Comparative Politics
- Politics of the Middle East
- Politics of Asia
- Internatl Organization & Coop
- Contemporary Int'l Problems
- Comparative Foreign Policy
- International Law
- International Relations Theory
- Political Geography
Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
- Political Theory I
- Political Theory II
- American Political Thought I
- American Political Thought II
- Special Topics
Satisfactorily complete the following course:
- Research Design
Satisfactorily complete the following course:
- Systematic Analysis
Satisfactorily complete 12 additional hours of upper-level (3000-4000) POLS courses. Students may choose to select sets of courses to create an emphasis in public service and administration, pre-law, international politics, or American government. Students can count up to 9 credit hours from POLS 4940 and POLS 4960 to their major requirements. Any credits beyond 9 hours will be counted as electives.
SENIOR CAPSTONE
Satisfactorily complete one of the following courses:
- Senior Seminar
- Student Research
Political Science B.A.