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BA Government and Politics
BA Government and Politics

BA Government and Politics

  • ID:FDU10009
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

All students are required to complete the General Education Requirements of their campus in fulfillment of their Bachelor degree requirements.

English Requirements

  • TOEFLIBT: 70

  • TOEFLPBT (old):550

  • TOEFLPBT (revised):59

  • IELTS:6.0

  • ITEP:3.7

  • Pearson's PTE-A:    53

  • GTEC:1150

Other                    

  • SAT EBRW: 480

  • ACT English: 22

  • ELS EAP level 112

Course Information

Students majoring in government and politics must complete 36 credits of major required courses. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.  Up to 6 credits from the major and 6 credits from the minor may be applied toward the General Education requirements. Government and Politics is favored by students preparing for law school. Government and law majors interested in a career in teaching may also be admitted to QUEST, the five-year accelerated preparation program for teaching certification. Students should see college requirements for details of the general education requirements.

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Course Descriptions

  • GOVT1000   American Government & Politics   3 credits

  • GOVT1101   Intro to Political Science   3 credits

  • GOVT1102   Geography and World Issues   3 credits

  • GOVT1200   Introduction to Law   3 credits

  • GOVT2030   The Supreme Court   3 credits

  • GOVT2130   International Relations   3 credits

  • GOVT2211   International Organization   3 credits

  • GOVT2212   International Law   3 credits

  • GOVT2216   Current Events in Politics   3 credits

  • GOVT2230   Judicial Process   3 credits

  • GOVT2231   Comparative Gov & Politics   3 credits

  • GOVT2281   Mock Trial I   3 credits

  • GOVT2400   Political Ethics   3 credits

  • GOVT2500   Social Analysis   3 credits

  • GOVT3200   American Constitutional Law   3 credits

  • GOVT3210   Civil Liberties & Civil Rights   3 credits

  • GOVT3220   Criminal Law   3 credits

  • GOVT4200   The Constitution   3 credits

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Career Opportunity

In our programs we examine some of humanity’s most pressing concerns from multiple perspectives, offering courses in anthropology, criminology, economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Health & Major Medical Insurance Per Year, Can be waived for domestic students. Can also be waived in certain circumstances for International Students with documentation of alternative coverage.

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