Political Science - Morris College

Political Science from Morris College is a Campus Bachelor Public Administration degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Goals and Objectives The Division of Social Sciences offers major in Political Science. Majors and experiences in the Division of Social Sciences are designed to develop individual abilities and prepare students for professional studies and careers in education, criminal justice, social and public service, international relations and government . The Division of Social Sciences promotes intellectual discipline, ideas, and cultural and career experiences as guided by the following objectives: 1. To develop critical thinking and logical reasoning. 2. To encourage inquiry and the appreciation of problem-solving techniques that are necessary in the scientific method of inquiry. 3. To cultivate competence in developing concepts and ideas as well as interpreting ideas and concepts that are expressed by historians and social scientists. 4. To cultivate competence in the research process. 5. To stimulate an awareness and clarification of values. 6. To strengthen communication and decision-making skills. 7. To enrich offerings through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary arrangements. 8. To promote career opportunities through internships and scholarships. 9. To prepare interested students to teach social studies at the secondary level. 10. To involve students and faculty in study and discussion of academic and social concerns on the campus and in the community. 11. To encourage continuing formal and informal study. 12. To acquaint students with major works in the social sciences . REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE General Education ....................................................... 61 Major Courses............................................................ 36 PSC 300 Introduction to Political Science .....................3 PSC 304 American National Government .....................3 PSC 305 Constitutional Law ..........................................3 PSC 306 State and Local Government ..........................3 PSC 351 Comparative Government ..............................3 PSC 361 American Foreign Policy ................................3 PSC 401 International Relations....................................3 PSC 402 International Law ............................................3 PSC 403 Political Theory...............................................3 PSC 404 Public Administration and Public Policy .........3 PSC 407 Politics of Developing Nations........................3 SOC 401 Introduction to Social Research .....................3 Minor Courses............................................................ 18 Electives .................................................................... 12 TOTAL ...................................................................... 127 View more details on Morris College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Administration courses.