Associate Degree
Political Science
An affordable path to prepare for a career in the fields of political science, international relations, and public administration. This associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.
Talk to an Enrollment CoachThe Political Science associate degree is designed to introduce students to the fields of political science, international relations, and public administration. Students will learn the basic theories of political science as well as develop research, analytical, communication, and group skills. This degree will prepare students for further work toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree at follow-on institutions. Students will be prepared to pursue an academic career in the discipline in order to gain employment in the public, private, or educational sectors. Career paths typically associated with this degree include careers in the federal government, state/local government, nonprofits, law, business, international careers, journalism, precollegiate or collegiate education, and public service.
Our mission is to prepare students for the field of political science, public administration, or international relations by developing the necessary content knowledge, analytical skills, and research skills to be successful in the discipline.
What You Will Learn
Students will develop and demonstrate research skills by conducting research.
Students will demonstrate understanding of and evaluate the fundamental theories and principles of political science.
Students will analyze and evaluate different sources of information to draw inferences about political behavior.
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This course is an introduction to the contemporary international system. State and non-state actors and instruments used to achieve their objectives. Approaches to peace including arms control, international organizations and international law will be examined.
This course is an introduction to the contemporary international system. State and non-state actors and instruments used to achieve their objectives. Approaches to peace including arms control, international organizations and international law will be examined.
This course is an introduction to the field of political science. This course examines the sub-fields of political science and introduces to students to a variety of political concepts. This course includes a survey of political theory, comparative politics and foreign policy. Topics covered include political change, the State, political ideologies, institutions, and political interactions.
Prerequisite: PLS 101 American Government.
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About This Program
The Political Science associate degree is designed to introduce students to the fields of political science, international relations, and public administration. Students will learn the basic theories of political science as well as develop research, analytical, communication, and group skills. This degree will prepare students for further work toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree at follow-on institutions. Students will be prepared to pursue an academic career in the discipline in order to gain employment in the public, private, or educational sectors. Career paths typically associated with this degree include careers in the federal government, state/local government, nonprofits, law, business, international careers, journalism, precollegiate or collegiate education, and public service.
Degree Program Coordinator
Ben Cairns, bscairns@gmc.edu
Program Benefits
Political science offers students an array of career opportunities and skills. Students interested in law, journalism, politics, government, or organizations will enjoy this academic career path. Students will also develop strong research, critical thinking, and analytical skills. This is also the common pre-law degree program for students interested in law school. Students will need to pursue a bachelor degree for most of the fields open to political scientists. However, students will need to pursue a minimum of a master鈥檚 degree for most careers in academia and government. A graduate with a degree in political science can prepare for careers in the federal government, state/local government, non-profits, law, business, journalism, elections, and academia.
Cost for the Degree
Average Cost for this Degree:
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