Course variations

Course summary

This program deals with the various political, social and cultural arrangements through which people govern their lives. It attempts to interpret the past and explain the present and often dares to draw images of the future. As a field of study, it reaches to many levels, from the evolution of political philosophy and the character of contemporary political concepts to the problems of development in emerging nations, from the crisis of urban government in America to the interaction of peoples and states in the international arena. In short, its centers of interest are broad and diverse. Many people think of politics in terms of political parties and voting. Political science is interested in both of these subjects, but it is also interested in many other areas. Students will find courses on the ideas of great thinkers from Plato to the present, the problems of cities, war and peace, democracy and utopia, democratic and authoritarian political systems, international political economy, human rights, women and politics, American politics, the domestic and foreign policies of the United States and countries in Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and other regions. A large number of political science majors choose some branch of public service upon completing their bachelor’s degrees. Some go into teaching. Others enter business. Some work in journalism. Still others enter politics or go on to law school or graduate training. Political science, therefore, prepares students for a variety of career opportunities as well as for a lifetime of active citizenship.

Program modules

The modules include PLSC 110W American Government: A Historical Introduction, PLSC 111W Introduction to American, Government and Politics, PLSC 112W Introduction to Political Theory, PLSC 115 Introduction to International, Politics, PLSC 117W Introduction to Comparative Politics.

Entry requirement for international students

Students will be considered on the basis of overall strength of academic preparation; grades in individual subjects; overall high school average; and SAT or ACT scores. Applicants who have taken the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination must submit test scores and can be eligible provided they have taken the required academic units in high school. The college recommends four years of English, four years of social studies, three years of mathematics, two years of a foreign language, two years of laboratory sciences, and one year of performing or visual arts as the academic preparation needed for success in college. International applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate a firm command of the English language by scoring a minimum of 500 on the TOEFL.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Hunter College Of The City University Of New York

Department name

School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science