BACHELOR’S DEGREE · 100% ONLINE

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science

Analyze political systems, public policy, and electoral processes — training professionals for public service, political research, and governance analysis.

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Degree
Bachelor of Political Science
Format
100% Online
Duration
4 years · 8 quarters
Credits
120 total

Program Overview

A program developing competencies in political theory, economics, law, and research methods, preparing professionals for political analysis, public management, and social advocacy.

Why Study This Bachelor’s?

Interdisciplinary Training
Combines political science, economics, law, and sociology.
Public Policy Focus
Tools for the analysis and evaluation of government policies and programs.
Research Preparation
Applied research methodology woven throughout the program.

What You Will Learn

✓Political theory and comparative systems
✓Public policy analysis
✓Political economy and statistics
✓Constitutional and administrative law

What You Will Work In

✓Public administration and government
✓Political and campaign consulting
✓International organizations and NGOs
✓Political research and analysis
✓International relations

Curriculum (120 Credits Total)

Semester 1
ICCP 100Introduction to Political Science3 Cr
METO 230Research Methodology I3 Cr
ICSO 105Introduction to Sociology3 Cr
LEPE 102Spanish I: Oral Expression and Written Production3 Cr
Semester 2
FILO 201Introduction to Philosophy3 Cr
ESTA 101Statistics I: Descriptive3 Cr
ICEC 200Introduction to Economic Sciences3 Cr
IPOC 201Introduction to Comparative Politics I3 Cr
Semester 3
PEAP 201Electoral Process and Political Analysis3 Cr
PSIP 402Psychology of Personality3 Cr
EVPC 202Evolution of Contemporary Political Processes3 Cr
ESPO 203Structure of the Political System3 Cr
Semester 4
ESTA 102Statistics II: Inferential3 Cr
PREC 300Principles of Economics3 Cr
LEPE 103Spanish II3 Cr
INTD 301Introduction to Legal Theory3 Cr
Semester 5
OPCP 401Political Advising and Consulting (Elective)4 Cr
OPEP 402Foundations of Public Economics (Elective)4 Cr
OPCS 403Social Structure and Change (Elective)4 Cr
Semester 6
INDC 500Introduction to Constitutional Law3 Cr
METO 231Thesis Proposal Seminar3 Cr
TPTP 501Political Theory and Traditions of Thought3 Cr
EICP 502Research Approaches in Political Science3 Cr
Semester 7
PSIC 306Psychology of Communication3 Cr
COAP 503Political Behavior and Attitudes3 Cr
FUDA 504Foundations of Administrative Law I3 Cr
ADPA 505Applied Public Administration3 Cr
ECPO 506Political Economy: Progress and Poverty3 Cr
Semester 8
EPPP 600Evaluation of Public Policies and Programs3 Cr
EVSP 601Evolution of the European Political System3 Cr
ENPM 602Approaches to World Politics3 Cr
PCRS 603Politics, Communication and Social Networks3 Cr
PSI 800Thesis5 Cr

At a Glance

✓4 years, 8 academic quarters
✓120 total program credits
✓Final thesis required
✓Open to students interested in government, public policy, or international relations
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