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Whether it is war in Iraq, a tightly contested campaign for President, revolutionary changes in Russia, or global terrorism, the political world is fascinating, ever changing, and complex.This world is what political science explores. Political science is the study of power, politics, and government. Political Science seeks an understanding of power in the relationships between individuals, groups and the state, as well as in the workings of modern government.
Political science provides a broad liberal arts education while focusing on politics and public life. Political science majors gain skills in analysis and critical thinking, administrative competence, writing and communication that are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career areas.
If you are interested in public service and administration, politics, diplomacy, public relations, law, business, or teaching, then you may wish to study Political Science. Want to find out if this program is for you? Check out potential careers on the web at www.acinet.org or www.bls.gov/oco, or see the discussion of careers on the website of the American Political Science Association at www.apsanet.org/content_6457.cfm.
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AA/AS Degree
The Associate of Arts degree is designed to give you a traditional liberal arts education that will transfer to a four year college or university. The AA provides a solid foundation of study in the areas of arts and humanities, communication, or social sciences. Click here for track specific information. |
Program Description
Political Science is the study of government: what it is, what it does, and how and why. Political scientists are interested in government at every level: local, county, state, regional, national, and international. Many specialize in one general area of political science such as political theory, U.S. political institutions and processes, comparative political institutions and processes, or international relations and organizations. Some specialize in a particular type of political institution or in the politics of a specific era. |
"60+60" Transfer Guarantee
Spend two years at PPCC, earning your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, and we’ll send you off with half the credits you’ll need for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Guaranteed.
If you sign up for the 60+60 Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program, we guarantee that the credits you’ve earned at PPCC will automatically be accepted by any four-year, public institution of higher learning in the state – providing, of course, you follow a few simple rules. For instance, you have to maintain at least a “C” in each of your 60+60 courses. And only approved 60+60 courses apply. But other than that, there’s hardly anything difficult about it.
If you think you might want to move on to a state college or university after completing your two years at PPCC, ask one of our advisors about the 60+60 program. Find out more at www.ppcc.edu/60plus60. |
Employment Opportunities
Political Science leads to a wide variety of potential career options. The most popular of these are law, government service, business, policy analysis, journalism, and teaching at every level. Applying for any government job (and remember government is the largest employer in the U.S.) will be aided by a degree in political science. Plus, the business community interacts with government each and every day, so a working knowledge of government can certainly give you an edge. |
Career Path Notes
Our program places an emphasis on pre-law, law-enforcement, and homeland security. |
Advising
www.ppcc.edu/Advising |
Transfer Opportunities
www.ppcc.edu/Transfer |
Financial Aid
www.ppcc.edu/FinancialAid |
Apply
www.ppcc.edu/Apply |
For More Information
Call the Division of Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences at 719-502-3300 |
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