Contact the Admissions Office
Call +30 211 999 5309 (office) or +30 694 244 4359 (mobile) or email AthensAdmissions@webster.edu
Admissions Director, Dr. Peggy Manouka, peggymanouka29@webster.edu
Call +30 211 999 5309 (office) or +30 694 244 4359 (mobile) or email AthensAdmissions@webster.edu
Admissions Director, Dr. Peggy Manouka, peggymanouka29@webster.edu
As a political science student at Webster University, majors and minors develop analytical and problem-solving abilities and improve their communication skills. Undergraduates are able to evaluate the international dimensions of politics and put contemporary issues into historical context in order to build persuasive political arguments. Featuring courses in American government, comparative politics, international relations, political theory and foreign policy, the political science undergraduate program allows students to select from several elective options to complete their degrees.
In addition to receiving a solid foundation for graduate school, Webster students who study political science go on to exciting careers in government, law, business, education or politics. Political science alumni have gone on to careers such as:
Webster understands how to deliver the choice, convenience and flexibility you're looking for in a program. We offer a wide variety of programs at locations worldwide, including at our Webster Athens campus.
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Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
The 36 credit hours required for political science majors include:
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"Political science" includes courses labeled POLT (political science) and those labeled INTL (international relations).
HIST 1800 may not be used to satisfy the 36-credit-hour requirement in political science.
Teacher certification courses (HIST 3800, HIST 3810) may not be used to satisfy the upper-level coursework, methods or practicum requirements.
A maximum of 3 credit hours of individualized learning experiences (INDZ), practicum or debate may be applied to the total upper-level coursework requirement. A maximum of 6 credit hours of INDZ, practicum or debate may be applied to the total of 36 credit hours.
Earn a Minor in Political Science with a required 18 hours in POLT classes at Webster University. INTL 1500 The World System since 1500 counts toward the 18 credit hours required. Note: Students majoring in history or international relations are not permitted to double-count courses toward their major and minor requirements.
Founded in 1915, Webster University is committed to ensuring high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. In 2014, Webster Athens joined our network to bring the best of American education with the only fully owned and controlled (academically and financially) accredited campus of a U.S. university in Greece.
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