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Course summary
This program deals with the study of government and the forces that shape and influence government. Political scientists study the ways in which different forms of government operate, the relationships between governments, the effects of various "inputs" on government, and the effects of government on society. It's graduates often are employed by federal, state, or local governments in a variety of roles. They also work in interest groups, international organizations, non-profit organizations, journalism, business, and education. Typical graduate education options include continued study in political science, as well as law and public administration. It's graduates often are employed by federal, state, or local governments in a variety of roles. Graduates also work in interest groups, international organizations, non-profit organizations, journalism, business, and education. Typical graduate education options include continued study in political science, as well as law and public administration.
Program modules
The courses are: P SC 101 Introduction to Global Politics, P SC 110 American Political System, P SC 210 Politics and Policy in State and Local Communities, P SC 250 Introduction to Political Inquiry, P SC 442/445 Political Ideas/American Political Thought, P SC 103 Colorado Politics, P SC 404 Political Interest Groups, P SC 301 Women in Politics, P SC 405 Public Opinion and Pol. Behavior, P SC 303 Political Parties, P SC 408 U.S. Electoral Process, P SC 305 Race and Ethnicity in Am. Politics, P SC 439 The Presidency, P SC 348 Legislative Internship, P SC 402 The American Congress.
Entry requirement for international students
Students must include 4 years of English, 3 years of college preparatory mathematics, 3 years of natural science, 2 years of the same foreign language, and at least one year of additional academic elective credit. Applicants who meet these high school requirements will be admitted. Students not meeting criteria for assured admission will be considered for admission based on a combination of class rank, test scores, and high school units. An Engineering Prep Program is available for students having deficiencies in their math and science backgrounds. Acceptance to Nursing is highly competitive. Preference is given to those who meet these criteria; however, not all qualified applicants can be accepted.
Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Department name
College of Letters Arts and Sciences, Department of Political Science
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