Associate to Bachelors Degree

Associate to Bachelors in Political Science

The Political Science program at Atlanta University of Georgia is dedicated to the study of political systems, governance, and political behavior. Students explore political theory, international rela...

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Duration

14

Total Courses

84 Hours

Credit Hours

$24,000

Total Cost

Political science

Program Overview

The Political Science program at Atlanta University of Georgia is dedicated to the study of political systems, governance, and political behavior. Students explore political theory, international relations, and government structures. They gain a deep understanding of the political processes that shape our world. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in politics, public policy, international affairs, and diplomacy. They play a crucial role in analyzing political trends, advocating for change, and contributing to the development of effective governance.

Key Highlights

Flexible Schedule

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Admission Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Curriculum by Modules

Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

01

Module 1: Core Courses

8 courses in this module

PSAPA-004
Essentials of Public Administration

This course explores how science and art of policy administration is definable, describable, replica...

Course Overview

This course explores how science and art of policy administration is definable, describable, replicable, and cumulative. Course describes several theories and analytical approaches that contribute to what we know about policy administration. Purpose of this course is to set out a detailed description of key theories in contemporary public administration.

PSAPA-133
Essentials of Economics

Essentials of Economics course deliver a concise and balanced introduction to modern economics. This...

Course Overview

Essentials of Economics course deliver a concise and balanced introduction to modern economics. This course combines a solid foundation of theory with real-world examples, applications, and data. Coverage of modern microeconomics sets the stage for a discussion of macroeconomics, providing a logical sequence that parallels how the field evolved.

PSAPA-295
Basics of Urban Sociology

Globalization has changed the roles of cities in the global economy; the course conveys the need to...

Course Overview

Globalization has changed the roles of cities in the global economy; the course conveys the need to understand the new order in our world. It allows you to understand how we cope in today's world. The course concentrates on the psychology of city and community-building process.

PSAPA-520
Public Budgeting and Finance

Covering the essentials of fund accounting, this course introduces you to the basic accounting princ...

Course Overview

Covering the essentials of fund accounting, this course introduces you to the basic accounting principles at work in both governmental and not-for-profit organizations. This course divides most of the chapters into independent sections, which may be covered as separate units.

PSAPA-604
Foundations of State and Local Government

This is the most reliable course for state and local politics. This course is the perfect detailed o...

Course Overview

This is the most reliable course for state and local politics. This course is the perfect detailed overview and analysis for you to understand how America's state and local political systems work. America’s legislatives, executives and judiciary institutions are also discussed in details.

PSAPA-689
Fundamentals of Political Science

This course provides an introduction to scientific study of politics, supplying you with basic tools...

Course Overview

This course provides an introduction to scientific study of politics, supplying you with basic tools needed to be both critical consumers and producers of scholarly research in political science. The course begins with a discussion of what it means to take a scientific approach to the study of politics.

PSAPA-806
Political Ideologies

This course provides a clear, concise, and comprehensive introduction to the ideas and ideals that s...

Course Overview

This course provides a clear, concise, and comprehensive introduction to the ideas and ideals that shake and shape our political world. It covers the range of contemporary political ideologies, from the standard categories of liberalism, conservatism, and socialism to newly emerging ideological alternatives.

PSAPA-844
Foundations of Public Relations

This course provides latest theories and practices in easy-to-understand terms, exploring the role o...

Course Overview

This course provides latest theories and practices in easy-to-understand terms, exploring the role of competition and conflict in today’s modern public relations practice. It’s based on the idea that public relations are management of competition and conflict on behalf of one’s client or organization.

02

Module 2: Specialized Courses

6 courses in this module

PSC-014
Introduction to Comparative Politics

This course presents an introduction to the study of comparative politics. The course will survey so...

Course Overview

This course presents an introduction to the study of comparative politics. The course will survey some of the central topics in this political science sub-discipline; it will cover theoretical and empirical debates, and will introduce and strengthen your knowledge of different regimes in less developed countries.

SS-080
Introduction to Political Science

Political Science course offers an unbiased and thorough introduction to basic concepts and theories...

Course Overview

Political Science course offers an unbiased and thorough introduction to basic concepts and theories of political science. Major theories expose you to many ways of thinking. Emphasizing both U.S. and comparative politics, will provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge and the analytical skills necessary to understand modern politics in historical context.

PSC-342
Research Methods in Political Science

This course offers an introduction to key empirical methods required for understanding, analyzing an...

Course Overview

This course offers an introduction to key empirical methods required for understanding, analyzing and researching problems in political science. In this course, you will learn and reflect about the different philosophical and practical issues, the concepts, the methods and other components in conducting scientific research in political science.

PSC-514
Introduction to International Relations

This course analyzes the major theoretical perspectives in the field of international relations. You...

Course Overview

This course analyzes the major theoretical perspectives in the field of international relations. You will study the mainstream realist and liberal approaches and explore theoretical alternatives to these paradigms. The relationship between theory and practice is also examined.

PSC-700
Fundamentals of Urban Politics

This course is designed to introduce you to the major debates that have structured the field of urba...

Course Overview

This course is designed to introduce you to the major debates that have structured the field of urban politics; interaction among governmental institutions, political actors, private interests, and the marketplace. Other issues such as urban regimes, urban political history, urban growth, and gender are examined throughout the course.

PUB-794
Introduction to Public Relations

This course will give you an opportunity to analyze how the public relations process is carried out...

Course Overview

This course will give you an opportunity to analyze how the public relations process is carried out through different public relations specializations. It examines what PR is, and how it has evolved. It looks at key areas of PR practice and specialization, and discusses concepts and skills basic to PR.

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Total Program Investment

$24,000

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Total Program Cost
$24,000
Financial Aid Available

Multiple financing options and scholarships are available to help you achieve your educational goals.

Admissions & Eligibility Requirements

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours Required

84 Hours credit hours

Program Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14 total courses in the program

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