Sinclair Community College · USA

Political Science

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Introduction

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

This Political Science program studies the American political system and how government works at the national level. Students cover democratic theory and the development of the U. S. Constitution, citizen participation through voting, interest groups and political parties, and the structure, functions, and powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Courses also address civil liberties and equal rights.

The program also includes study of state and local governments, with emphasis on Ohio, and public administration topics such as federalism and intergovernmental relations, state and local government structures, and organizational theory. Students study public policy through the policy formulation cycle, policy adoption and implementation, policy impact, evaluation, and change. Learning includes a Political Science Internship and Model UN/International Issues participation in Model UN simulations.

Course content extends to political concepts and comparative systems, current political issues in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America, and United States interests and policy options. Students also study principles and techniques of international politics, including theories, organizations, and different world perspectives.

Modules

PLS 1120 American Federal Government
PLS 1121 US Federal Government & Civics
PLS 1232 State & Local Government
PLS 1301 Public Administration
PLS 1302 Public Policy & Practice
PLS 2200 Political Life, Systems & Issues
PLS 2220 International Relations
PLS 2270 Political Science Internship
PLS 2297 Special Topics
PLS 2860 Model UN/International Issues
PLS 6297 Non-Credit Special Topics

Admission Requirements

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

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

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