Online Political Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

CBU's communication studies major seeks to cultivate each student's critical thinking skills while challenging them to integrate biblical thought with contemporary cultural concepts. Students acquire a high level of proficiency in creating, developing and delivering presentations. As a graduate of the program, they exhibit creativity, confidence and competence through the development of nationally accepted verbal communications principles and practices.

Today, an organization's reputation, profitability, and its continued existence can depend on the degree to which its targeted public supports its goals and policies. Communication majors,—also referred to as communications specialists, public relations specialists, and media specialists, among other titles—serve as advocates for clients seeking to build and maintain positive relationships with the public. Their clients include businesses, nonprofit associations, universities, hospitals, churches and other organizations, and build and maintain positive relationships with the public. As managers recognize the link between good public relations and the success of their organizations, they increasingly rely on public relations specialists for advice on the strategy and policy of their communications.

Public relations specialists handle organizational functions, such as media, community, consumer, industry, and governmental relations; political campaigns; interest-group representation; conflict mediation; and employee and investor relations. Public relations specialists must understand the attitudes and concerns of community, consumer, employee, and public interest groups to establish and maintain cooperative relationships between them and representatives from print and broadcast journalism.

Entry Requirements

24 transferrable units preferred

Minimum GPA of 2.0

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Diplomatic studies has long been an important element in teaching and research in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Leicester. Diplomatic studies is concerned principally with the modes of diplomacy (for example, the resident ambassador and summitry) and its function (for example, negotiation and information gathering). The subject deals not only with the contemporary period but also with the origins of diplomatic institutions and the development of diplomatic law.

This course aims to promote an understanding of the distinctiveness of diplomacy as a political activity of central importance to the peaceful, stable and productive conduct of relations between states; to impart knowledge and stimulate debate concerning the key modes and functions of diplomacy, in both contemporary and historical contexts; to consider international institutions and areas of the world with which professional diplomats might reasonably be expected to be familiar, for example, the European Union.

Entry Requirements

Either a first or a good second class honours degree from a British university or its equivalent, in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects. We also welcome applicants with relevant professional experience.

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As a student of educational studies, you will broaden your knowledge and hone valuable skills, whether or not it is your goal to be a teacher. As a student in this area, you will examine the processes involved in teaching and learning in courses about topics such as learning theories or social context, as well as be exposed to practical applications such as technology in the classroom and curriculum development. Through your examination of current issues, innovations and research, you will build a foundation of historical, philosophical, sociological, political, multicultural and gender perspectives in relation to education. You will sharpen your skills in writing and research and critical reading and thinking, as, together with a faculty mentor, you create a program to meet your specific needs and goals.

Students often pursue a concentration in educational studies in order to prepare for:
early-childhood education and program administration
teaching or training programs for adults
workforce development
community education
international training and development
advanced study in education or in other fields
work developing children's programs
a Master of Arts in Teaching
research in education
a role in policymaking
work in educational settings.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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This interdisciplinary degree explores the social, political, economic, scientific and technological issues at the heart of contemporary environmental debates such as climate change, air pollution, waste management, genetically modified food, over-fishing, renewable fuels, sustainability, and global trade.

Key features of the course
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- Understand the complex and contested debates behind today’s pressing environmental problems

- Gain a portfolio of critical, analytical and practical skills applicable to a wide range of employment sectors

- Flexible options depending on your interests and career aspirations

Entry Requirements

None

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The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies is to prepare students to succeed in challenging positions in business, industry, and not-for-profit organizations. The program allows students to individually tailor their online college program to combine a substantial core set of general education courses with an emphasis on courses in career-related areas.

Our online students can design an undergraduate program that can more readily meet their career and personal-development goals. Students will learn concepts and skills from a broad base of career-related areas to create solutions to contemporary problems. Students will possess the critical skills needed to integrate and complement their individual interests, abilities, and intellectual and practical concerns.

Program Learning Outcomes
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Analyze social, economic, and political influences on personal and social behavior

Identify the structures in organizations that interact in social and professional environments

Differentiate the roles and tasks of leaders and professionals in a variety of disciplines and fields

Use technology and other resources to remain current in the student's chosen field of personal and professional interest

Make effective personal and professional decisions using
appropriate analytical and critical thinking processes
Identify and analyze legal and/or ethical issues that arise in individual and social practices and institutions

Demonstrate effective writing skills in professional environments

Entry Requirements

AAU has only one admissions requirement - you must have a high school diploma or a GED® test credential.

Program Entrance Exams
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Certain programs may require students to complete an entrance exam prior to enrollment. Admissions representatives are responsible for placing students into the appropriate entrance exam during the admissions process. Any student that does not pass a program required entrance exam will not be allowed to enroll in that particular program.

AAU Orientation
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Students wishing to enroll into AAU programs are required to successfully complete the AAU new student orientation. The orientation course is offered at no cost to the student and is a non-semester credit course. Students are required to successfully complete the orientation course prior to the start of their first semester. The purpose of this course is to expose students to AAU's policies, prepare them for what they will experience during their semester, and to help students learn how to navigate and find information through our iboard learning platform.

In order for a student to schedule the new student orientation, they must have an approved admissions application on file. Admissions representatives are responsible for scheduling students into orientation prior to the start of the students first semester. Students that complete all admissions requirements and successfully complete orientation will be granted acceptance into the university.

Any student that does not successfully complete orientation will have to defer their start date and will not be admitted into the university. These students must go through the admissions department to schedule another orientation course. Any student that does not successfully complete the orientation course after two attempts will not be admitted into the university.

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