This track focuses on Political Science, preparing students with the governance and policy knowledge the field expects at the Associate-to-Bachelor's level.
Graduates are equipped to pursue relevant public service career paths, with a self-paced format built for students balancing work and other commitments.
PSAPA-004Essentials of Public Administration
Introduces the core principles behind managing public sector organizations.
- Public sector management basics
- Government organizational structure
- Public service delivery fundamentals
PSAPA-133Essentials of Economics
Covers foundational economic principles relevant to public policy and governance.
- Supply and demand basics
- Macroeconomic fundamentals
- Economic policy considerations
PSAPA-295Basics of Urban Sociology
Introduces sociological perspectives on urban communities and institutions.
- Urban community dynamics
- Social stratification in cities
- Urban institutional structures
PSAPA-520Public Budgeting and Finance
Covers the principles behind managing government budgets and public funds.
- Budget planning fundamentals
- Public revenue sources
- Financial accountability in government
PSAPA-604Foundations of State and Local Government
Introduces the structure and function of state and local governing bodies.
- State government structure
- Local government functions
- Intergovernmental relations basics
PSAPA-689Fundamentals of Political Science
Covers the foundational theories and concepts of political science.
- Major political theories
- Political systems overview
- Core political science terminology
PSAPA-806Political Ideologies
Explores the major political ideologies shaping governance and policy.
- Major ideological traditions
- Comparing political ideologies
- Ideology and policy influence
PSAPA-844Foundations of Public Relations
Introduces the principles of managing public communication and perception.
- Public communication basics
- Media relations fundamentals
- Reputation management principles
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Specialist Courses
6 Courses
PSC-014Introduction to Comparative Politics
Introduces the comparative study of political systems across countries.
- Comparative political systems
- Cross-national governance analysis
- Comparative political methodology
SS-080Introduction to Political Science
A broad orientation to the political science field and career paths.
- History of political science
- Career pathways in political science
- Overview of political science subfields
PSC-342Research Methods in Political Science
Covers research methods used to study political phenomena.
- Political research design
- Data collection in political science
- Analyzing political science data
PSC-514Introduction to International Relations
Introduces the study of relationships and conflict between nations.
- International relations theory basics
- Diplomacy fundamentals
- Global conflict and cooperation
PSC-700Fundamentals of Urban Politics
Covers political dynamics and governance within urban environments.
- Urban governance structures
- Local political decision-making
- Urban policy fundamentals
PUB-794Introduction to Public Relations
Introduces the principles of managing public perception and communication.
- Public messaging fundamentals
- Media relations basics
- Crisis communication overview
$24,000
Total Program Cost
Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.
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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.
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