Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government
Declare independence with your Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of Arizona Global Campus. This degree demonstrates your understanding of political relationships and how our complex institutions work. Your bachelor of arts in political science provides a broad curriculum which covers a vast array of issues and problems that are crucial to the future of our nation and the world.
What you will learn
The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government provides a systematic study that focuses on political behavior, power and authority, and conflict resolution. Your political science courses include subjects like political behavior, power and authority, policy development, international relations, and conflict resolution, and conclude with a research-focused capstone course. Upon completion of your Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government degree program, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which power and authority are embedded in the structures and workings of the government and politics
- Analyze political issues and develop methods to resolve them through effective and creative communication
- Develop the ability to undertake in-depth analyses of political behavior as it applies to various political theories in democracy and representation
- Assess critically the causes and implications of conflict, compromise, and cooperation at the local, national, transnational, and global levels
- Evaluate public policy as it relates to political behavior, rights, and justice
Your Courses in Political Science and Government
All of your political science courses help you achieve program outcomes and include subjects like political behavior, power and authority, policy development, international relations, and conflict resolution, and conclude with a research-focused political science capstone course.
Introductory Courses
To help students acclimate to the online classroom, you may be required to complete Introductory Course requirements. Learn more about Introductory Courses.
Major Course Requirements (36 credits, all courses are 3 credits.)
Emphases for Political Science and Government
An emphasis provides you with additional opportunities to broaden and enrich your education that is distinct from and enhances your major. It may be taken as a way to expand career options, to prepare for graduate study, or simply to explore in greater depth an area different from your major. An emphasis consists of three (3), three (3) credit courses. Choose from the following emphases:
Cognitive Studies
Environmental Management & Sustainability
Public Administration
Public Relations
Web & Mobile App Technology
Careers in Political Science and Government
No matter what career you choose, the study of political science and government enhance your understanding of our nation and its government and can prepare you for a variety of careers or an advanced degree of your choice. Take a look at your potential political science related career options below.
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Bachelor’s of Political Science Why Choose UAGC
Earning your political science degree online gives you the ability to continue with your current responsibilities while attending college at the same time. Whether you are currently working and want to take your career to the next level, or you are a parent that has childcare obligations, pursuing your online political science degree from the University of Arizona Global Campus will help you take the next step in your professional and educational journey.
This online political science degree covers a vast array of subjects that will enhance your understanding of political relationships and how our complex government institutions work. You will gain a broad introduction to the field of political science, which includes subjects such as:
• Political Behavior
• Power and Authority
• Policy Development
• International Relations
• Conflict Resolution
Here at the University of Arizona Global Campus, you will be introduced to qualified political science faculty members who are here to support you along your education, as you can rely on them in helping you succeed in your bachelor’s degree in political science. The faculty members not only have advanced degrees but a wealth of professional experiences. These experiences allow them to offer you a deeper insight into the real-world applications of theories throughout your political science degree.
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