Heidelberg College · USA

Political Science

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Introduction

Political Science is a Bachelor program taught at Heidelberg College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Political Science major at Heidelberg College is an interdisciplinary program focused on how decisions are made and how they affect the well-being of people and societies. Students study power, the actions of citizens and governments, and the nature and uses of power. The program encourages use of knowledge and skills from history, philosophy, psychology, anthropology, sociology, and mathematics to explore public life in local communities, nation-states, and world forums.

Learning uses a hands-on approach that includes internships, visits with public officials, simulated legislative sessions, and guided research. The major requires 30 semester hours, including required courses in Introduction to Politics and Government, Introduction to Political Philosophy, Global Politics, American National Government, Research Methods, and a Senior Capstone Experience, plus four additional Political Science courses chosen by the student.

Graduates have found success in roles such as Administrator, Professor, Lawyer/Judge, Government Official, and Politician Consultant/Advisor.

Modules

POL 125: Introduction to Politics and Government
POL 200: Introduction to Political Philosophy
POL 221: Global Politics
POL 227: American National Government
POL 344: Research Methods
POL 409: Senior Capstone Experience

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Political Science at Heidelberg College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Heidelberg College.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Heidelberg College as pre-requiste for admission in Political Science.

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