Political Science - Georgia Southern University

Political Science from Georgia Southern University is a Campus Bachelor Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. What is Political Science? The Columbia University Encyclopedia defines Political Science as the study of government and political processes, institutions, and behavior. Others have defined Political Science as the systematic study of the allocation and transfer of power in decision making. It is the study of the authority allocation of resources. As one famous political scientist, Harold D. Lasswell wrote, political science is "who gets what, when, and how." Government and politics have been studied and analyzed since the time of the ancient Greeks. However, it is only with the general systematization of the social sciences in the last 100 years that political science has emerged as a separate discipline of academic study. Political science is commonly divided into a number of subfields, the most prominent being political theory, American national government, public law, comparative government , and international relations. Valuable and sophisticated discussions of almost all the areas of political science can be dated as far back as Plato and Aristotle. Through the centuries, the questions of political science have been discussed in contexts varying with the changing perspectives of the time. What Can I do with a Degree in Political Science? Most occupations seek college educated individuals who can communicate (write and speak), solve problems, assimilate and apply new information and work cooperatively with others. Political Science graduates use their education in a wide variety of fields. Career is typically related to personal career interests, work values and transferable skills than any specific academic major. The analytical and communication skills that one gains in Political Science coupled with the substantive knowledge of government and politics are attractive to a range of employers. Many of our students are interested in going to law school or graduate school, but training in Political Science can prepare students for a variety of other careers and jobs: teaching, government work, work on campaigns and in politics, social work, writing, business, lobbying, journalism, public service, paralegal work, work in the justice system, research assistant, analyst, Hall of Fame baseball player (although honesty compels me to note that additional skills are needed here) and with graduate work in political science, that list can grow exponentially. View more details on Georgia Southern University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.