Political Science

This topic examines the structures, institutions, and processes of the United States political system. You will analyze the Constitution, the branches of federal government, political parties, elections, and public policy formulation.

This topic analyzes and compares the political systems, institutions, and behaviors of different countries. You will examine various regime types, electoral systems, policy outcomes, and the factors driving democratization or authoritarianism.

This field examines how international institutions, treaties, and non-state actors manage global issues. Learners will understand the structures and limitations of organizations like the United Nations, World Bank, and international courts.

This field examines how international organizations, treaties, and non-governmental organizations manage global issues. Learners will understand the mechanisms of transnational cooperation, policy formulation, and how non-state actors influence international law and global problem-solving.

This subject analyzes the interactions between sovereign states, international organizations, and non-state actors. Learners will understand the theories of diplomacy, conflict, trade, and foreign policy that shape global politics and international cooperation.

This foundational field introduces the systematic study of government, political systems, and political behavior. Learners will understand key political ideologies, the structure of state institutions, and the basic methodologies used to analyze political power.

This area of study investigates how individual citizens and groups interact with politics. Learners will understand the psychological, social, and economic factors that influence political participation, public opinion, voting decisions, and civic engagement.

This field explores how citizens participate in democratic processes and make electoral choices. Learners will understand voting patterns, campaign strategies, public opinion polling, and the psychological and social factors that drive voter turnout and political behavior.

This interdisciplinary subject studies the relationship between political institutions, laws, and economic systems. Learners will understand how political forces influence government policies, market dynamics, wealth distribution, and international trade systems.

This field examines the fundamental ideas, concepts, and philosophies that shape political systems. Learners will understand historical and contemporary debates regarding justice, power, rights, liberty, and the ethical foundations of government authority.

This subject focuses on the implementation of government policy and the management of public programs. Learners will understand organizational behavior in the public sector, budgeting, human resources, and the bureaucratic processes required to deliver public services.

This field examines how governments formulate, implement, and evaluate laws and regulations to address societal problems. Learners will understand policy-making models, cost-benefit analysis, and how stakeholders influence decisions on public issues.

This area combines the study of policy formulation with the practical management of public institutions. Learners will understand how public policies are designed, analyzed, and executed through government agencies to address complex societal challenges.

This subject covers the qualitative and quantitative techniques used to conduct social science research. Learners will understand how to design studies, collect data, perform statistical analyses, and interpret empirical evidence to answer research questions.

This field focuses on the specific empirical and theoretical methodologies used to study political phenomena. Learners will understand how to design research projects, analyze political data, and apply qualitative and quantitative methods to political questions.