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Bachelor of Arts in General Political Science University of Colorado At Colorado Springs, USA

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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 311 Emerging Nations, P SC 424 Russian Foreign Policy, P SC 321 Western Euro Political Sys., P SC 425 International Law, P SC 322 Eastern Euro Political Sys., P SC 426 International Organizations, P SC 413 Latin Am. Political System, P SC 427 Latin Am. in World Politics, P SC 418 Gender in International Politics, P SC 429 Int'l. Environmental Politics, P SC 421 International Politics, P SC 428 International Political Economy, P SC 422 Comparative Politics, P SC 434 Nat'l. Security Org. and Policymaking, P SC 423 The U.S. in World Politics, P SC 453 Model United Nations.

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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