Online Political Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

The International Studies major in the Department of Government, History, and Criminal Justice is founded upon the principle that learning about others on their own terms is a biblical responsibility of all believers1, one that demands not only moral excellence on the part of its agents, but also its diligent study and careful application. Based on this principle, this program emphasizes interdisciplinary and biblical integration, an international and cross-cultural dimension in its curriculum, strong academic content, critical thinking and analysis, and ethics as guiding principles in the education of international studies. Students in the program are thus educated to be high-level critical thinkers, excellent professionals, and ultimately, well-rounded human beings.

The International Studies Program offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a minor for students in other majors.

The BA in International Studies prepares students for careers in a number of local, state, federal, and international agencies and organizations. Successful careers often evolve into major management, administrative, and leadership responsibilities in government and private industry. Students earning a BA degree also pursue graduate level education in diverse fields such as law, political science, international business, and public policy and administration.

The International Studies major is composed of a required curriculum of 50 hours that provides students with an understanding of the various fields within and approaches to the discipline of international studies. In addition, students may choose a 3-6 credit study abroad internship that provides further in-depth study of an area of interest. Students not selecting the study abroad internship will take those credits in either the major core or major electives. Given the global nature of the program, students are also required to be proficient in a foreign language (20 hours of coursework).

Entry Requirements

Current high school seniors or students age 22 or younger with less than 15 transferable college credits are eligible for this program.

International applicants
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For international students in which English is not the primary language of their country, either the TOEFL®, PTE Academic® or the IELTS® exam must be taken to demonstrate one's effectiveness with the English language.

TOEFL

Computer-based - 233
Internet-based - 90
Paper-based - 577

PTE - 61
IELTS - 7

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The Bachelor of Arts with an Area of Study in International Studies degree provides an interdisciplinary curriculum where students complete course work across the broad range of social, political, cultural and economic disciplines to prepare them for an increasingly interdependent world.

Learning Outcomes
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- Demonstrate global and regional understanding of international studies from multiple academic disciplines.

- Analyze international and global issues through multiple perspectives.

- Demonstrate understanding of the connections between global cultures and politics.

- Develop introductory level communicative skills in a foreign language.

- Critically analyze and evaluate globalization processes at local, national and international levels.

Entry Requirements

You are eligible to become an undergraduate student at Thomas Edison State College if you are:

- An adult 21 years of age or older (unless you are participating in a special college program)

- A high school graduate or have successfully passed a General Educational Development (GED) test

- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose primary language is not English. A score of 550 on the written; 213 on the computer version; or 79 on the Internet version is required.

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This specialist degree is designed for graduates to pursue research in aspects of Japanese studies. Suitable topics for research include contemporary social, cultural and political issues. Students are expected to be proficient in the Japanese language. It is expected that considerable use of non-English language sources, including academic literature, the press and televisual media, is made in research.

Entry Requirements

(a) have completed the requirements for the degree of bachelor in an appropriate subject area from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

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(b) be able to satisfy the Board that they have the general ability to complete the course and the special ability to prepare and present a thesis;

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(c) be able to satisfy the Head of the School of Social and Cultural Studies and the Board that the student has appropriate relevant knowledge of the Japanese language and studies to be able to undertake the course by—

(i) having completed at least one Japanese language unit available through the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at each of Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 and at least one Japanese studies unit; or

(ii) having equivalent knowledge as approved by the Board, having regard to the recommendation of the Head of the School of Social and Cultural Studies

Other Fees

Textbooks

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

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Eligible for Australian Research Scheme funding.

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Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies degree prepares students to enter careers in a variety of fields. A typical career path of an individual interested in the justice studies degree is law enforcement. Others choose to pursue jobs in governmental and private agencies, research, social work and political science. Some graduates of this degree program elect to pursue law school.

Students in the justice studies degree program will study the components of the justice system and examine theories of crime causation, including psychological and social, and theories of punishment. Issues relating to justice policies and perspectives will be examined, as well as relationships of both the court and correctional agencies. Students will also explore the historical and political impact of terrorism on emergency management, including examples of terrorist activity, a summary of federal government efforts, and media coverage of terrorism.

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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The online master's in Justice Studies with a concentration in Public Administration at Southern New Hampshire University couples the broad scope of Public Administration graduate degrees with a firm grounding in the legal and justice system. By learning about the challenges facing society today and how public policy decisions are made, you will understand how to effectively interact with and influence society in a positive direction.

Whether you pursue public policy or aspire to senior governmental positions, earning your MS in Justice Studies with a Public Administration Concentration will help you:

- Establish yourself as a leader in the field, with expertise in strategic planning and management.

- Develop an understanding of how the political process intersects with the public agenda and what the ramifications are.

- Examine the complexity of policymaking at the national, state and local levels.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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