Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Erie, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 17,975 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Improve the Future with a Political Science Degree from Gannon University
Are you an idealist who wants to change the world? Are you intrigued by politics, current events, and international affairs? If so, then Gannon’s political science program is for you. Housed in the School of Public Service & Global Affairs, this interactive program will give you the skills, knowledge, conceptual tools, and experience to make a mark on the world through meaningful careers in education, foreign service, journalism, nonprofits, politics, and more.
- Gain valuable leadership experience through Model U.N., one of the oldest programs in the country.
- Learn from faculty who are active scholars in U.S. foreign policy, American politics and presidency, global migration, nationalism, and more.
- Become well prepared to continue your education in our Master of Public Administration program.
Admissions
Curriculum
Experience an Exceptional Learning Environment
- Gain valuable internship experiences with agencies including city and county government, Democratic and Republican party offices, Erie County Court House offices, and the Washington Center Internship Program.
- Pursue courses at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in partial fulfillment of your Gannon course requirements.
- Travel to Washington, D.C. for informational interviews and to network with Gannon alumni.
- Apply for Fulbright Scholar opportunities in your final year of study.
Program Outcome
Learn to Lead the Way in Political Science
- Pursue your interests in American politics, comparative government, international relations, or political theory.
- Explore complex political theories, practices, and institutions and how they shape everyday life.
- Develop your own political intellect by engaging in enlightening debates, lectures, research, internships, and travel.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Principles of the U.S. Founding & Constitution, functions of the 3 branches of U.S. Government; views/preferences of two main parties in the U.S., and major policy issues debated in contemporary U.S.
- How does U.S. political system compare with other countries' variety of regime types, constitutional arrangements, and awareness of political trends in other countries?
- Basic ideas and major thinkers in Political Theory, characteristics of classical, Christian, modern, and postmodern periods, and theoretical justification for democracy.
- Major actors in international relations (states, UN, etc.), a basic history of international relations, different theoretical approaches to international relations, causes of war/peace/competition/cooperation, major trends in contemporary international rel
- America’s role in world affairs, and current debates in U.S. foreign policy
Career Opportunities
Achieve Your Possibilities
- Students will gain a high-quality education and advanced undergraduate research that will enable success in the rigors of graduate school or a profession. Gannon’s political science program students can:
- Develop skills necessary for leadership, management, planning, and evaluation of government programs and understand policy-making and implementation within a local, national, or global context.
- Continue your education at prestigious law schools and graduate programs such as Villanova University, the University of Virginia, and the University of Pittsburgh.
- Earn a mid-career salary of $77,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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