Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
The University of Texas Permian Basin Online
Key Information
Campus location
Online USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 327 / per credit **
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Introduction
Our online Bachelor of Arts in Political Science program was designed for students who want to build knowledge that can prepare them to thrive in a variety of careers and those who wish to gain a foundation for law school.
Key topics addressed within our program include American politics at national, state, and local levels, comparative politics (differences in international political systems), and judicial politics. Through completion of the program’s courses, you’ll acquire a strong understanding of how governments are structured and how their various agencies function and interact with one another.
This flexible program can be tailored to your unique circumstances. Finish your BA in political science online at your own pace, in accordance with your personal needs and professional goals. Throughout the program, you’ll remain engaged in a supportive environment comprised of highly experienced faculty who want to help you meet your long-term goals.
Admissions
Curriculum
General Education
Students must complete 42 credits from the following areas of study to complete general education requirements: communication (6 credits); U.S. history (6 credits), language, philosophy, and culture (3 credits); mathematics (3 or 4 credits); life and physical sciences (6 credits); political science (6 credits); creative arts (3 credits); creative arts (3 credits); social and behavioral science (3 credits); component area (3 credits).
- ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory - 8 weeks - 1 credit
- BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- COMM 1115 - Communication Lab - 8 weeks - 1 credit
- COMM 1301 - Introduction to the Study of Communication - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- COMM 1315 - Introduction to Public Speaking - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 1301 - Composition I - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 1302 - Composition II - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 2323 - British Literature Since 1800 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- ENGL 2328 - American Literature Since 1865 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- GEOL 1101 - Physical Geology Laboratory - 8 weeks - 1 credit
- GEOL 1102 - Historical Geology Laboratory - 8 weeks - 1 credit
- GEOL 1301 - Physical Geology - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- GEOL 1302 - Historical Geology - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- HIST 1301 - History of the United States to 1877 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- HIST 1302 - History of the United States Since 1877 - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- HIST 2322 - World Civilizations - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- MATH 1314 - College Algebra - 8 weeks - 4 credits
- MATH 1324 - Applications of Discrete Mathematics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- MATH 1325 - Applications of Continuous Mathematics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics I - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- MATH 2412 - Precalculus - 8 weeks - 4 credits
- MUSI 1301 - Jazz, Pop & Rock - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 2305 - American National Politics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 2306 - State and Local Politics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PSYC 1301 - Introduction to Psychology - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology - 8 weeks - 3 credits
Required Courses
A major in Political Science requires 36 credit hours in Political Science including 12 credit hours of required courses.
- PLSC 2305 - American National Politics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 2306 - State and Local Politics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 3301 - Research Methods for Political Science - 16 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 3302 - Statistics for Political Science - 16 weeks - 3 credits
Upper-Level Courses
At least 24 credit hours of additional upper-level PLSC courses.
- PLSC 3321 - Comparative Politics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 3330 - Judicial Politics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 4327 - International Relations - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 4351 - Political Theory - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 4353 - Congressional Politics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 4354 - Presidential Politics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 4357 - American West - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 4325 - Latin American Politics - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 4345 - Public Policy - 8 weeks - 3 credits
- PLSC 4347 - Public Administration - 8 weeks - 3 credits
Career Opportunities
A BA in political science from The University of Texas Permian Basin can position you to follow one of many rewarding career paths, including:
- Policy Analyst
- Legislative Assistant
- Public Relations Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Political Consultant
- Public Servant
- Journalist
- Attorney