Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | Variable | $ 21,688 (US$ 21,688) a year | Contact provider |
St Louis Campus |
| Full Time | Variable | Contact provider | Contact provider |
London Campus |
Course summary
This program prepares students to examine the judiciary and legal system in the context of broader political structures and forces, both national and global ones. Upon completion of the program, students should be able to demonstrate familiarity with the structures and processes of the judicial branch of both state and U.S. governments, be able to analyze and evaluate the role of the judiciary as a political actor.
Program modules
The following are the modules: INTL 1500 The World System since 1500 3 hours, POLT 1050 Introduction to International Relations 3 hours, POLT 1060 Introduction to American Politics 3 hours, POLT 1070 Introduction to Political Theory, or HIST 3000 Ideas in History: History of Economic Thought 3 hours, POLT 1080 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 hours, POLT 2600 Research Methods and Approaches in Political Science (INTL 2700 may be substituted) 3 hours, In addition, students will complete the following requirements for the emphasis: INTL 2030 International Law 3 hours, POLT/LEGL 2400 Introduction to Law 3 hours, POLT 3010 American Constitutional Law 3 hours, POLT 3020 Civil Liberties and the Law 3 hours, POLT 3330 Judicial Politics, or POLT 4350 Advanced Studies in Judicial Politics 3 hours.
Entry requirement for international students
Applicants most likely to be accepted will have a cumulative grade-point average of a "B," rank in the top half of their graduating class, and score a 21 or higher on the ACT, or a 1500 or higher total on the SAT. Freshman applicants are expected to complete a college preparatory secondary school program with at least 19 units of academic credit. The University strongly recommends the following distribution for admission: English - 4 units, history/social studies - 3 units, mathematics (college preparatory) - 3 units, foreign language - 2 units, science (two laboratory) - 3 units, fine arts - 1 unit, academic electives - 3 units. International students must have TOEFL score of 550 (paper score), 210 (computer score), 80 (internet based score), IELTS score of 6 and PEARSON score of 53.
Webster University accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
Webster University
Department name
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of History, Politics, and International Relations
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