Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration - Legal Studies
48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Political science is the study of politics and government that attempts to explain political behavior. Public administration focuses on the management of governments and nonprofit organizations, and how public policy is made and carried out in such areas as health care and the environment. Requirements for the Undergraduate Major Either PSC 1200, American National Government (3 cr.) or PSC 1400, Current Issues in U.S. Public Policy (3 cr.) plus a minimum of 30 additional hours in political science chosen in consultation with a departmental adviser. In addition, students must take one course from the three fields. Comparative Government PSC 2600, Principles of Comparative Politics International Relations PSC 2700, International Relations, 3 hoursPolitical Theory PSC 2800, Principles of Political Theory, 3 hours Completion of additional courses in the department to satisfy the 30-hour requirement. Concentration in Legal Studies This program is designed to allow students to focus their studies on law, legal processes, and legal institutions for careers in the legal profession, for leadership in public affairs, as well as for an interesting major. This solid liberal arts specialization provides excellent preparation for law school and a subsequent career as a lawyer or judge. The concentration requires the completion of 33 hours in political science, as well as the related course work and other requirements that are normal in the College of Languages, Literature, and Social Sciences. The foundation for this specialization is a B.A. in Political Science, within which the student must have included the following two courses: PSC 1200, American National Government, 3 hours PSC 3500, Principles of Law In addition to this 6-credit core, students must take at least four courses from the department’s specialized law and legal studies course offerings: PSC 3510, Constitutional Law and Politics I, 3 hours PSC 3520, Constitutional Law and Politics II, 3 hours PSC 4530, Civil Rights, 3 hours PSC 4550, Contemporary Issues in Law and Politics, 3 hours PSC 4580, International Law, 3 hours Nine of the remaining 15 hours required for a degree in political science must be earned by completing one course from within three of the “gateway†fields of the discipline: Comparative Government PSC 2600, Principles of Comparative Politics International Relations PSC 2700, Principles of International Relations, 3 hours Political Theory PSC 2800, Principles of Political Theory, 3 hours
Programme overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Political science is the study of politics and government that attempts to explain political behavior. Public administration focuses on the management of governments and nonprofit organizations, and how public policy is made and carried out in such areas as health care and the environment. Requirements for the Undergraduate Major Either PSC 1200, American National Government (3 cr.) or PSC 1400, Current Issues in U.S. Public Policy (3 cr.) plus a minimum of 30 additional hours in political science chosen in consultation with a departmental adviser. In addition, students must take one course from the three fields. Comparative Government PSC 2600, Principles of Comparative Politics International Relations PSC 2700, International Relations, 3 hoursPolitical Theory PSC 2800, Principles of Political Theory, 3 hours Completion of additional courses in the department to satisfy the 30-hour requirement. Concentration in Legal Studies This program is designed to allow students to focus their studies on law, legal processes, and legal institutions for careers in the legal profession, for leadership in public affairs, as well as for an interesting major. This solid liberal arts specialization provides excellent preparation for law school and a subsequent career as a lawyer or judge. The concentration requires the completion of 33 hours in political science, as well as the related course work and other requirements that are normal in the College of Languages, Literature, and Social Sciences. The foundation for this specialization is a B.A. in Political Science, within which the student must have included the following two courses: PSC 1200, American National Government, 3 hours PSC 3500, Principles of Law In addition to this 6-credit core, students must take at least four courses from the department’s specialized law and legal studies course offerings: PSC 3510, Constitutional Law and Politics I, 3 hours PSC 3520, Constitutional Law and Politics II, 3 hours PSC 4530, Civil Rights, 3 hours PSC 4550, Contemporary Issues in Law and Politics, 3 hours PSC 4580, International Law, 3 hours Nine of the remaining 15 hours required for a degree in political science must be earned by completing one course from within three of the “gateway†fields of the discipline: Comparative Government PSC 2600, Principles of Comparative Politics International Relations PSC 2700, Principles of International Relations, 3 hours Political Theory PSC 2800, Principles of Political Theory, 3 hours
Admission Requirements
6.5+
110+
80+
58+
A freshman student must have never attended a college/university after secondary/high school graduation. Students who have taken post-secondary (college) courses while enrolled in high school are considered first-time freshmen. Students need a minimum 2.5GPA average. International students should have a minimum international TOEFL score of 500 on the paper-based test.
48 Months
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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