Political Science - Burlington County College

Political Science from Burlington County College is a Campus Associate Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The Political Science program provides students with a course of study in the politics and government in the United States, foreign countries and the international system. Political Science offers a range of basic requirements for students interested in a career in law, criminal justice, corrections, business and industry, government service teaching public policy political journalism, lobbying , legislative service and research. You simply cannot live without government . James Madison (1751-1836) once said, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary". People are not perfect and need and organized government and a set of rules to live by. Political Science is the study of societies organize themselves, how they make decisions, and the effect those decisions have. Types of government, social conflict, power, equality, freedom and liberty are all basic issues in the study of political science. Students interested in the study of Political Science should follow a broad-based Liberal Arts program at Burlington County College . Political Science courses are listed in detail in the catalog Students planning to transfer should coordinate their course work with possible transfer institutions. Students who complete the Political Science degree requirements should be able to: * Describe the types of governments currently part of the world political system * Describe the role of a chief executive in world political systems * Describe the role of legislature in world political systems * Describe the judicial systems and definitions of law, justice, fairness and order * Define the role of public opinion, elections and the mass media in political systems * Describe the role of interests groups in a political system * Define the political, individual and civil rights in world political systems * Describe the methods of transferring power and authority from one leader to another in world political systems * Identify international organizations and their role in international politics Political Science offers subject matter that explores the very heart and soul of the human experience. The American national political system is endlessly interesting and ever changing. The election of a President or a Congress can effect your personal lives for decades to come. The world is becoming a smaller and smaller place. Economy is global, politics is global. Learn about yourself through a study of other nations and international conflict and peacemaking. View more details on Burlington County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.