Online Political Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies program is designed to provide students with a well- rounded education by combining a core set of general education courses with courses from several career-related disciplines. The program lays the foundation for a broad base of knowledge with general education courses in a variety of subject areas. In addition, students can select courses from various disciplines such as business administration, marketing, criminal justice, and early childhood education to customize the program to meet their professional and personal goals.

Program Objectives
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Display the skills of time management, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, written comprehension, communication, and research.

Identify and apply the fundamental principles of public speaking, speech criticism, audience analysis, and effective delivery techniques.

Demonstrate proficiency with English composition, including the ability to develop essays, revise and edit one's work, and conduct academic research.

Demonstrate an understanding of the broad implications of technological innovationon social organization in terms of personal, political, economic, and environmental issues.

Demonstrate a foundation of computer and information systems knowledge, technical skills, and a basic understanding of computer applications.

Apply behavioral principles to fact situations, and reason to sound conclusions based on theory and practicality of solution.

Demonstrate basic mathematical skill by describing and applying the major concepts of college-level algebra.

Explain basic statistical concepts and techniques and apply these concepts and tools in order to correctly interpret the results of statistical analyses.

Express knowledge pertaining to a customized program of discovery that spans multiple disciplines.

Be prepared to enter Ashworth College’s Master of Science or MBA programs without any additional academic preparation.

Entry Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

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s traditional borders of commerce, communication, and politics are replaced with a dynamic global web of cross-cultural and cross-sector relationships, the need for professionals with international studies and global affairs expertise is growing.

In response, Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies offers an online master’s degree in global studies and international affairs.

This fully online graduate degree maintains a core curriculum centered on economic, political, cultural, and business theories and topics as they relate to the global world. Supplementing the core curriculum, the online Master of Science in Global Studies and International Affairs maintains degree concentrations in areas such as global development, conflict resolution, and nonprofit management, providing you with content-specific expertise.

Beginning September 2014 (Fall Term), the Master's in Global Studies and International Affairs will become the Master's in Global Studies and International Relations. Students who enroll prior to fall 2014 will have the option to transition into the new curriculum

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

International applicants for whose English is not a primary language must prove English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

TOEFL - 79 and a writing portion of 20
IELTS - 6.5

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The fascinating and expansive arena of law represents diversity among academic backgrounds. From the paralegal professions to the demanding rigor of law school, the legal domain shares a common set of interdisciplinary themes that are essential for success in these disciplines.

Rooted in the study of politics, policy and law, GCU's government degree in legal studies blends an interdisciplinary curriculum with communication, philosophy and business. It serves as a pre-law degree that offers a foundation in ethical leadership and the knowledge to excel in law school.

Legal Studies Education
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With a focus on law school concepts and the legal database research and writing skills that exceed the scope of a two-year paralegal program, the legal studies degree offers the analytical techniques to resolve legal concerns.

It introduces the topics of legal philosophy and the foundations of the law. With an overview of morality in relation to law and ethics, the program examines contemporary topics, such as capital punishment and the legalization of drugs.

It provides the analytical tools within the fields of both criminal and civil law using a contemporary and practical approach. Through an overview of legal practice, civil and criminal law, the legal studies degree has the exposure of a law school curriculum.

Government Core
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At the heart of the traditional, evening or online BA in government is a classical liberal arts education that inspires critical reasoning, effective communication and a strong foundation in research and writing. The program offers an introduction into American politics and government. It provides a deep understanding of the constitutional foundations and the governing institutions in the federal government.

With the classics as well as the more contemporary expressions of political thought, the core of the government degree surveys the development of the American Constitution from its colonial origins to the present day. In the broader framework of political philosophy, the program examines constitutional law and the impact Supreme Court decisions have had on society.

Entry Requirements

Applicants interested in earning their bachelor's degree online must meet the following requirement:

High School Transcripts - Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts with a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above.
Applicants holding their GED should refer to the University Policy Handbook for separate requirements.

Transferring from Another College, University or Program
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Applicants with 25 or more transferable credits from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program may be accepted to the university if they have an unweighted GPA of 2.25 or above. For more information about our transfer policies, visit GCU's online Transfer Center.

Second Bachelor's Degree
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Applicants who have already earned a bachelor's degree from GCU or another institution but are interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree may be accepted to the university if they meet the minimum admission standard of an unweighted GPA of 2.0 or above.

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As a historical studies student, you will explore human history and the nature of human existence by examining topics such as the development of social, political and religious groups, national experiences, a particular time period or important historic figure or event, or themes such as women in history. You also will develop valuable research, analytical and communications skills as, together with a faculty mentor, you create a program to meet your specific needs and goals.

Students with a degree in historical studies are prepared to go on to careers in:
teaching
historic preservation and restoration
research
archiving
museums or libraries
graduate school
public history
law.

Entry Requirements

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

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The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree frees you to design a major around your multiple interests and prepares you for careers and graduate programs that cross disciplinary boundaries.

Interdisciplinary students develop the intellectual tools needed to build bridges across academic disciplines and apply their skills, innovations and knowledge in various academic and practical settings.

Students will work with an advisor to choose two concentrations from the following options:

Art History
Business
Criminal Justice
Engineering Management
English
Family and Human development
Film and Media Studies
History (U.S.)
Justice Studies
Media Analysis
Personal Health
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Technical Writing
Women and Gender Studies
Because of the flexibility of the BIS degree, graduates leave ASU ready for their next steps in life, whether employment in an entry-level position, promotional opportunities, or graduate studies in a variety of disciplines.

The BIS degree is available to all students in good academic standing with sophomore standing (25 credits or more). Students must complete the online BIS Pre-Advising Workshop at sls.asu.edu/bis/.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must successfully complete ASU competency requirements. Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies cannot be in both math and laboratory science. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 in any subject area. Most competencies may also be met by test scores or college courses.

English - 4 years (composition/literature based)
Math - 4 years - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and one course requiring Algebra II as a prerequisite.
Laboratory Science - 3 years total (1 year each from any of the following areas are accepted: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Integrated Sciences, and Physics)
Social Science - 2 years (including one year American History)
Foreign Language - 2 years (same language)
Fine Arts - 1 year

Applicants must also meet at least one of the following:

Top 25% in high school graduating class
3.0 GPA in competency courses (4.0 = A)
ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)*
SAT Reasoning 1040 (1110 nonresidents)*

*ASU does not require the writing portion of these tests.

Official transcripts must be mailed directly to Undergraduate Admissions by the records office of the issuing institution(s). ASU does not accept transcripts delivered by hand or fax. Please have your previous academic institution(s) mail your official transcript to the appropriate ASU mailing address

Individual Review
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All students who don’t meet the above standards will be evaluated through a process called Individual Review. Through this process Undergraduate Admissions will review all available information about a student’s application, carefully considering all aspects of a student’s academic background and accomplishments. Submission of an ACT or SAT test score is highly recommended. In some cases, additional information might be requested.

International Applicants
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TOEFL and IELTS score must be mailed to the university.

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