The Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science explores government policy, processes, political campaigning, political theory, legal studies, and international relations. The degree has a strong liberal arts focus and research focus designed to prepare students for graduate level training in a variety of disciplines along with entry-level work in a host of disparate fields. This is a broad-spectrum program that introduces students to the general study of the field of political science, and is suited for students with an interest in public policy, foreign affairs, issues in immigration and the environment as well as those seeking an academic foundation for work in political campaigns.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:
Explain the functions of government in American society.
Explain the differences between various government and economic systems.
Explain various political theories.
Apply a framework for understanding the political, economic, social, historical, and philosophical underpinnings of various political theories.
Analyze the role of US foreign policy in the world today.
Understand the stressors that population, natural resources, and environmental issues have on political frameworks.
Understand the role of public opinion on political behavior.
Analyze the role of mass media in the political system.
Analyze regional tensions and regional powers in order to explain their significance to global relations.
Develop an understanding of APA format and writing in the field of political science.
Prerequisites for Major Courses
Completion of all lower level courses with a “C” or better.
The following lower division courses, if not taken as part of an associate’s program, must be successfully completed before beginning upper division major courses ( Course equivalency is established by the dean of academic affairs from official transcripts received from regionally accredited institutions ):
Environmental Science
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics
Macroeconomics
English Composition II
International Relations
College Algebra OR College Mathematics OR Applications of Mathematics
Political Science
Intro to Political Theory
Statistics
Program Outline
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science requires 120.0 upper division semester credit hours consisting of 36 credits in lower division general education courses, 24 credits in lower division major courses, 12 credits in upper division general education courses, and 48 credits in upper division major. A total of 120 semester credit hours are required for the degree.
Lower Division Courses
Behavioral/Social Science (6.0 credit hours)
American History Pre 1876 (required)
3.0 credit hours
American History Since 1876 (required)
3.0 credit hours
Communications (3.0 credit hours)
Speech
3.0 credit hours
Computers (3.0 credit hours)
Introduction to Computers
3.0 credit hours
Economics (3.0 credit hours)
Macroeconomics (required)
3.0 credit hours
English (6.0 credit hours)
English Composition I
3.0 credit hours
English Composition II
3.0 credit hours
Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours)
American Literature
3.0 credit hours
English Literature
3.0 credit hours
Contemporary World Literature
3.0 credit hours
Mathematics (6.0 credit hours)
College Algebra
3.0 credit hours
College Math
3.0 credit hours
Applications of Mathematics
3.0 credit hours
Statistics (required)
3.0 credit hours
Natural Science (6.0 credit hours)
General Biology
3.0 credit hours
Environmental Science (required)
3.0 credit hours
Note: All lower division major and general education courses must be successfully completed with a minimum of a "C" before upper division courses are undertaken.
Upper Division Courses
Political Science Major Courses (48.0 credit hours)
Intergovernmental Relations
3.0 credit hours
Mass Media and Politics
3.0 credit hours
The American Presidency
3.0 credit hours
Voting Behavior and Public Opinion
3.0 credit hours
The Campaign Process
3.0 credit hours
Religion and Politics
3.0 credit hours
Intro to Public Policy
3.0 credit hours
Great Political Thinkers
3.0 credit hours
Middle East Foreign Policy
3.0 credit hours
Environmental Politics
3.0 credit hours
Public Finance
3.0 credit hours
The World Economy
3.0 credit hours
Urban Government Social Policy
3.0 credit hours
American Constitutional Law
3.0 credit hours
Immigration Law
3.0 credit hours
Issues in International Policy
3.0 credit hours
Upper Division General Education Courses (12.0 credit hours)
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