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Political Science (BA)

Political Science (BA)

Webster University

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Location

United States of America

Qualification

Under Graduate(UG)

Fees

$31,450

Duration

4 years

Next intake

Spring, Fall and Summer

Entry score

English language requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, Pearson, Cambridge Academic English, iTEP)

Webster University’s major in Political Science offers a rich and diverse academic experience, allowing students to explore various areas of interest. The program includes:

  • Courses in U.S. Government 🇺🇸
  • Comparative Politics 🌍
  • International Relations 🌐
  • Political Theory 📜
  • Foreign Policy 🕊️

Students can choose from a range of flexible electives, such as:

  • Human Rights ✊
  • Argumentation and Debate 🗣️
  • Politics of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender 🌈
  • Politics in Fiction 📖

This degree provides a solid foundation for careers in politics or further study in graduate or law school. Graduates will be equipped to:

  • Contextualize Contemporary Political Issues 🏛️
  • Understand Political Institutions and Processes 🔍
  • Evaluate International Problems and Policies 🌍
  • Employ Analytical Methods Used by Political Scientists 📊

Upon completing the Political Science program, students will be able to:

  • Contextualize Contemporary Political Issues 🏛️: Place current political issues within a historical context and use historical facts to support political arguments.
  • Understand U.S. Political Institutions and Processes 🇺🇸: Show familiarity with the political institutions and processes of the United States.
  • Evaluate International and Transnational Issues 🌍: Understand and assess the international and transnational aspects of specific problems and policies.
  • Apply Political Science Methods 🔍: Demonstrate knowledge of various methods and analytical approaches used by political scientists to study political institutions and processes.

To complete the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, students must fulfill the following:

  • 36 Credit Hours: In the Department of History, Politics, and International Relations.
    • 27 of these Credit Hours: Must be in political science courses, including:
      • INTL 1500
      • POLT 1060
      • POLT 2600
      • A research requirement (a substantial research paper from an upper-level course or a senior thesis)
      • Senior overview
  • 3 Credit Hours: International language requirement.
  • Applicable University Global Citizenship Program Hours 🌍
  • Electives 🎓

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