Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Kings Education - United States

Political Science is the systematic study of governments and political structures, processes, and policies, using institutional, quantitative and philosophical approaches. The goals of the Political Science Department are to provide students with an understanding of: 1) the theoretical, historical and contemporary background of governments and politics 2) the various political systems of the world 3) contemporary value controversies of political theory and ideology 4) current issues of American and comparative public policy and administration 5) methodological and analytical tools of the discipline and 6) global issues and the theories and practice of international relations. The Department offers students opportunities to apply their theoretical knowledge and methodological skills to practical policies and administration through internships and independent studies.