Online Political Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

Maximize your career potential, transition to civilian life or prepare for graduate school with the online bachelor of arts degree in political science from Penn State World Campus. If you have an interest in politics, foreign affairs, public policy, or issues like health care, the environment, or immigration, this program can help you develop an advanced understanding of both American politics and the politics of other nations, international relations, and political theory.

With your political science degree from Penn State World Campus, you can work for nonprofit organizations or local, state, or federal government — or apply for further study in graduate school.

Flexible, Convenient Education That Fits Your Life
Penn State's online political science program offers the convenience of studying around your busy personal and professional schedule. Whether you are a parent, professional, or active-duty military or veteran, the flexibility of this degree means that you do not have to stop working — or travel to campus.

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Throughout the political science course work you will be encouraged to develop your analytical reasoning skills while developing and testing theories and analyzing data for sound decision making. Many of the courses in the political science program emphasize research-based writing projects and can provide you with knowledge that you can apply immediately in your current career.

The analytical and research-intensive curriculum of the program can also give you an advantage outside the political arena, in fields such as journalism, market research and financial research. If you are a military student, this degree can help you expand your knowledge and refine your skills to advance your career as a civilian in the government or within the military.

With this degree you can also pursue graduate studies in fields such as homeland security, community and economic development, public administration, or law school.

Career Opportunities for Graduates
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government agencies
nongovernmental organizations
regulatory entities
journalism
broadcasting and reporting
market or financial research
public relations
international relations
foreign services

Entry Requirements

To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate, or have completed your GED.

International applicants
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International students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency.
The scores must be less than two years old. The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement:

TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the paper exam (score reports must be official and cannot be more than two years old (code #2660);

IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test

SAT score of 530 or higher on the critical reading section (code #2660);

ACT score of 24 or higher on the English section (code #3656);

IGCSE score of A, B, or C on the English language exam,
IB score of 5 or higher on the English Language & Literature (SL/HL) exam.

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The master's degree concentration in Human Resources Leadership prepares you for a leadership role providing you the fundamental knowledge necessary to invest in human capital through strategic human resource management, overseeing compensation and benefits, improving employee relations, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and developing new approaches to worker participation.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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Human resource professionals are increasingly becoming an integral part of an organization's strategic planning process. Company executives turn to HR professionals for policy directives and creative ways to use human capital for improved performance results.

The Human Resources Leadership concentration focuses on a variety of workplace factors (economic, environmental, ethical, legal, political and administrative) and the impact they can have on organizational productivity, performance and behavior.

The objective of this program is to help students develop a strong foundation in HR principles and procedures, as well as develop critical thinking skills required to make good decisions and solve problems concerning the human side of business.

An interdisciplinary studies approach to this field is a perfect fit - succeeding in human resources requires a variety of skills, abilities, experiences, knowledge and the excellent graduate-level degree education you'll receive through this flexible and rewarding program.

Entry Requirements

1. Grade Point Average on Bachelor's degree of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited college or university

2. Official transcripts from your bachelor's institution and any institutions attended since that degree

3. Acceptable score on the GRE, at least 400 verbal, 500 quantitative and a 4.0 on analytical writing

4. Applicants with five or more years of professional work experience may submit a portfolio in lieu of the GRE. The portfolio must include:

- a resume

- a 500- to 600-word essay detailing the reasons for wanting to enter the MPS program and discussing how the program will help the applicant achieve personal and professional goals

- two sealed letters of professional reference

- Additional items that may be included:

description of professional responsibilities
professional achievements
professional awards/recognitions

5. Portfolio material must be submitted as a packet, not mailed separately.

6. International Applicants must also meet the English Language Requirement by providing test results on one of the following:

TOEFL--minimum IBT of 71
IELTS--minimum score of 5.5
PTE Academic--minimum score of 48
FLS Level 8

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This is a cross disciplinary programme that assumes that to understand the contemporary human world we have to use ideas from psychology, psychoanalysis, sociology, literature, history and cultural studies.

Psychosocial Studies is the academic study of the relationship between individuals and their social worlds. Further, the field of inquiry is driven by the belief that individuals have to be understood as psychologically complex, and that the interactions and entwinement between that psychological complexity and the social world need to be grasped.

The nature of the relationship between the psyche and the social, and the tools of investigation remain contested and uncertain. The strength of debate is perhaps not surprising as some of the issues are fundamental ones concerning the nature of humanity and they are often deeply political in their implications:

Are human beings best understood as products of biology and evolution, who have ‘essential’ instincts that might be tamed or liberated within different social contexts?

Or are we beings whose characteristics need to be understood as products of more distinctly human cultural processes that are subject to historical shifts?

How can we live together?
How do we understand each other?
How do we treat each other?

Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:2 with honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) from the UK, taught in English in Psychology/Sociology/Health & Social Care Welfare/Counselling/Education Studies or Social Enterprise Studies related degree.

Please note candidate would usually be expected to have at least a Grade C in English and Maths GCSE. Most programmes also accept Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number and Communication as equivalent to GCSE Maths and English.

As an inclusive university we recognise that applicants who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required for entry to a course. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course. We will assess this from the information provided in candidate's application (particularly candidate's personal statement) and may ask candidate to attend an interview or submit a piece of work to help us decide on candidate'
s eligibility for the course. Our pre-entry Information Advice and Guidance Team is able to provide further advice on entry requirements and suitability for study.

Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

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More than ever before, national governments, international agencies and major corporations recognise the need for personnel with a strong grasp of intelligence and security issues who can also demonstrate exceptional skills of research and analysis.

This postgraduate security studies programme will not only equip you to analyse these types of problems but will also help you to place them in the context of broader military, strategic and political considerations.

You will gain a solid academic grounding in the fields of criminology, terrorism and intelligence which will equip you with the critical thinking skills needed to make sense of the ever-changing global security agenda. These skills will enable you to engage with institutions and individuals central to this area.

Modules on this course examine key themes and debates shaping the concepts of security and security studies. They address critical areas of contemporary concern within security studies, covering issues stretching from US foreign policy through the role of radicalisation in international politics to the evolving dangers of financial and cyber crime

The MSc programme is comprised of seven modules and students can apply direct for the MSc level but they also have to the option to enrol at Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) level as well. The PG Cert level is three modules of study, the PG Dip comprises the same three modules plus three others and the MSc is all six modules plus a dissertation.

Students enrolling at one of the lower levels also have the option of continuing their studies at the higher level on the same or future intakes. Further fees will apply.

The modules studied are as follows:

Security Studies
Intelligence Analysis
Contemporary Issues in Crime, Safety and Security
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
International Financial Crime and Security
Strategic Change in the Global Environment
Security Studies Dissertation

For full details of the programme syllabus or to download a prospectus, please visit our course partner’s website here.

Entry Requirements

A relevant second class honours degree or overseas equivalent qualification is normally required. Alternatively a graduate level professional qualification and suitable work experience (such as policing, security or military work) may be accepted. Where English is a second language you will be required to demonstrate a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 575

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CSU's Bachelor of Social Science (Justice Studies) (Honours) program provides students with the opportunity for advanced studies in justice studies and criminology.

This course provides students with the opportunity for advanced studies in justice studies and criminology. It can enhance your job prospects and is the major avenue for advancement to research-based higher degrees in these disciplines.

The degree is designed to:

Give your career prospects a head start in justice occupations

Facilitate higher level study in justice studies and criminology (i.e., Master or PhD).

On completion of this course graduates will:

Have knowledge of advanced criminology theory. Students will examine the committal of crime and processing of identified criminals, in social, political and historical contexts

Have enhanced methodological skills and understand the ethical, political and social issues associated with the undertaking of research on crime and the criminal justice system in modern industrial societies such as Australia

Understand issues of policy and program development for criminal justice organisations and have completed fieldwork in a criminal justice agency

Have completed a research dissertation under the supervision of a University staff member. For students who want to pursue a research degree, this subject is a major stepping stone to that goal.

Entry Requirements

The Honours program is available to applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in justice studies, criminology or related discipline. (Students with a significant sub-major in one of these disciplines will be considered for admission.)

Applicants must have an average grade of Credit or higher in their justice studies or criminology subjects.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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