Degree In Political Science

Associate of Science in Political Science

This undergraduate program focuses on the institutions of government and international relations, as well as such factors as interest groups, political parties, public opinion, political economy, voting behavior, and political philosophy. The Political Science program offers you the opportunity to study political life as part of a broad liberal education. It is a useful step toward law or business school. Other political science students pursue careers or further education in public administration, urban planning, journalism, education, and social work, or in federal, state, or local government.

Bachelor of Science in Political Science

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Political Science offered at Cardean University provides an online college education that imparts an appreciation for the intellectual, historical and political accomplishments of humankind, and aids them in assuming civic and social responsibility. Our students are prepared for public service and policy formation, political careers, and graduate programs in political science, law, and international service.

Certificate Program in United Nations

On completion of the United Nations Certificate program, graduates will be able to comprehend the theory and politics of conflict, war, mediation and diplomatic negotiations; evaluate the potential for conflict in a country or region; assess the rationale for negotiation and the life cycle of a conflict situation; explain the various approaches toward United Nations peace operations; evaluate the development of multiparty mediation and assess the benefits and drawbacks of such an approach; analyze the complexity and limitations of negotiating across cultures and diverse groups; and describe the distinct nature of conflict in the post-Cold War era.

Master of Arts in Political Science

The Master of Arts in Political Science degree program is designed to offer the graduates of diversified undergraduate programs an opportunity to obtain proficiency in traditional fields of study within political science. Topics include: American government theory and process, comparative politics, contemporary political institutions, defense and security policy, foreign policy analysis, international law, international organizations, legislative behavior, policy analysis, political philosophy, and regional and transnational organizations. The three available concentrations for students to choose from include: American Politics and Government, Comparative Government & Development, and Public Policy.

Associate of Arts in Political Science

The online Associate of Arts in Political Science degree program enables students with a firm understanding of the intellectual, historical and political accomplishments of humankind, and aids them in assuming civic and social responsibility. This degree program is designed for those individuals who are interested in preparing for public service and policy formation, political careers, and graduate programs in political science, law, and international service.

Courses in Politics of Developing Nations

This course is an analysis of the Third World governmental structures and roles played by developing nations in contemporary world affairs. Such items as aspects of political history, cultural differences and problems facing these governments will be examined. This course is designed to acquaint students with the politics of the developing world. It will address a variety of topics, such as the legacy of colonialism, political and economic development, the process of democratization, the role of international actors (e.g. multinational corporations, the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund, the United Nations) in developing world politics. The main objective of the course is to provide students with a better understanding of the developing world. This course will further provide you with the theoretical tools and approaches for understanding political and social conditions within the developing world.

Courses in American Government

These are hands-on courses designed to give the student an understanding of how they can, and why they should, participate in our American political process. Exams the various basic components of the system we call our "Government," as well as our Constitution, and the underlying social and economic factors which impact the political process.

Courses in Government Regulatory Agencies

The regulatory process is neither simple nor straightforward. Congress writes the laws, which authorize or require the federal agencies to act (or prohibit them from acting). This course will explore why Congress delegates to the agencies, how much it may delegate, and how it influences the use of the power it has delegated. Most of the federal agencies are in the executive branch of the government, headed by the president; the rest are so-called independent regulatory agencies. How much authority does the president have in appointments and removal and in policy guidance, and what means does he use to exercise that power? What are the procedural requirements the agencies must follow in developing regulations? What are the substantive requirements (e.g., the role of science and economics)? What influence does the public have, including the general public, the states and local governmental entities, and the special interests? The course will conclude with the role of the courts, which ultimately must decide questions of statutory interpretation and constitutional law.