Students with a concentration in Political Science are acquainted with selected theories, concepts, and methods of the political process including their history and application. These students will combine their Political Science education with organizational skill development in communications, group behavior, decision making, human resource management and ethics, culminating in a well-rounded degree. In addition, Ashford University's transfer policy will allow you to transfer in your Political Science credits no matter when you took them. [ more info ]

Ashford University

Bachelors Public Administration

Your Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration demonstrates your proficiency as a professional in public service. You will complete coursework in urban management; budgeting and finance; political science and intergovernmental issues; as well as public policy development. This degree also offers you a full compliment of courses in the social sciences. Take the lead in public service by earning your Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration with Ashford University.

Contribute to your career in public service! Form a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in the public sector. A Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration degree from Ashford University is a great fit for professionals seeking entry into federal, state, and local government jobs, as well as careers in non-profit management.

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Ashford University

Bachelors Social Science in No Concentration

Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) degree from Ashford University and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives. Take a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are combined and applied to real world issues.

Specialize your degree when you apply approved transfer credits toward a concentration. Choose from over 20 concentrations including Education Studies, Biology, Psychology and more. Adding a concentration allows you to use credit you've already earned and enhances your degree since you can apply the knowledge you've gained toward your studies in the BA/SS program. Transfer up to 99 credits toward your degree and be that much closer to graduation. [ more info ]

Western Governors University

Bachelors in Social Science

At Western Governors University, your competence - the knowledge and skills you possess - is the ultimate focus of every degree program. By emphasizing mastery of essential skills and knowledge instead accumulating credit hours, WGU's approach to earning a degree rewards focused hard-working professionals. Progress toward your online degree is based on passing rigorous assessments (such as tests, projects, assignments, etc.) that measure your skills and knowledge in your field of study. We call it competency-based learning.[ more info ]

Upper Iowa University

Bachelor of Science in Social Science

Upper Iowa University is a pioneer institution from America's Heartland providing quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs to the global community at the residential campus in Fayette, at numerous satellite learning centers in the U.S. and overseas, and through distance education.

The purpose of a social science major is to prepare a learner to understand the broad implications of the various social science disciplines and to utilize this knowledge as a philosophical and theoretical foundation for personal, professional, or educational growth.

The social science program prepares student for professional or graduate study in history, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology. The program compliments degree programs in related disciplines for students planning careers in law, business, public administration, and education.

The program is designed to make effective contributions to the general education of all students, regardless of their majors, and to provide the philosophical and theoretical background necessary for successful career in such technical areas as law enforcement and social work. To learn more about this program, complete free information request form. [ more info ]