• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Formally, political science is the study of political processes and political systems, the political behavior of individuals and groups, the structures of governments, public policy, theories of good government and political ethics. Political science employs both humanistic and scientific methods to understand the interrelationship of politics, the economy and society.

At its heart political science is about how people work together, balancing the common good and their individual interests. Political science has much to say about how people work together in politics, the economy and society.

Career Opportunities

Majoring in political science at SFU can help you stand out in the job market and/or as you apply to graduate school or law school. Your research experience, internships, and skills will help to build career contacts and gain real-world experience. The political science major at SFU is a gateway to a variety of careers in law, government, politics, the non-profit sector, and the private sector including:

• Law and legal affairs
• Campaigns and elections
• Political parties
• Legislative affairs
• Community organizing
• Issue advocacy
• Interest group lobbying
• Public policy research & analysis
• Political research and analysis
• Federal law enforcement and homeland security
• Political journalism and media relation
• Executive management
• Marketing, survey research and public opinion polling

Political Science Major Learning Objectives

Our program is designed to help you develop to your full potential and these are some of the reasons why you should study political science at SFU:

1. Critical Thinking: Students will develop the ability to think critically about information (e.g., data or texts), theories, concepts, problems, issues, institutions and processes of American Politics and Government, World Politics and Political Theory before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion or proposing a solution to a problem. 2. Citizenship: Students will develop a deeper and fuller understanding of political processes, acquiring a solid conceptual foundation that can be built upon in their lives as citizens. 3. Research Methods: Students will be able to use and explain research methods used in the discipline of political science and evaluate conclusions derived from these methods. Students will develop skills that include the ability to identify, locate and access sources of information, the ability to critically evaluate information, the ability to organize information to present a sound central idea in a logical order, and the ability to use the work of others accurately and ethically. 4. Communication Skills: Students will demonstrate the necessary oral and written skills (English and Public Speaking) to convey their knowledge to others about political science or other appropriate topics. 5. Ethics: Students will demonstrate familiarity with theorists and ethical frameworks that can help them make hard decisions, evaluate the policy decisions that public officials make on their behalf, and recognize the implications of these choices; Knowledge of reliable frameworks of principles will help students evaluate ambiguous facts and define behavior as “right” or “good.”

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ School of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 A candidate for admission should have been graduated from an approved secondary school. Applicants who have not completed four years of high school must submit a High School Equivalent Diploma (GED) issued by their state department of education. English Language scores: IELTS: 6.5, iTEP: 4.0+, TOEFL IBT: 80, TOEFL PBT: 550.

课程信息

学制：全日制(4 年)

学费：US$36,970.00 (¥ 239,340) /年

开学时间：预计在八月 2022

申请截止日期：

留学地点：School of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & MathematicsSaint Francis University,117 Evergreen Drive,LORETTO,Pennsylvania,15940, United States