Area of Study Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program, with an area of study in Political Science, prepares adults for career change, advancement, or graduate education, while providing personal enrichment. The program examines the study of power in society particularly with the analysis of authority, power, and influence in the making of public policy. Students develop a broad general knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge in political science.
Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)
SOC-1010 | Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
ETH-2200 | Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership | 3 |
GLB-3010 | Global Issues and Society | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)
Select two featured courses from the list below:
D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)
For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to
Scientific Knowledge.
II. Area of Study (45 Credits)
A. Required Courses (18 Credits)
POS-2820 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
POS-3150 | International Relations I | 3 |
SOS-4920 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | 3 |
ECO-1110 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
POS-1100 | American Government | 3 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Political Theory OR Political Process | 3 |
B. Political Science Electives (15 Credits)
-TRSFR REQ.
| Political Science Electives | 15 |
C. Social Science Electives (9 Credits)
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| Social Science Electives | 9 |
D. Capstone (3 Credits)
III. Electives (30 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. |
Total Credit Hours: 120