BA in Political Science
As a Political Science student at Webster University Athens, 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.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
Anytime
Tuition Fee
€9,500 per year
Location
Athens, Greece
About the program
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:
- Legal partner for Carpenter Moser, LLC
- Director of St. Louis County Election Board
- Network Controller for Defense Information Systems Agency
- Regional Digital Strategist at Stand for Children
- Associate Director of Undergraduate Recruitment at School of Science at Indiana University, Indianapolis
- Trade Marketing Representative for British American Tobacco
Outcomes
- Put contemporary political issues in historical context and use historical facts to build arguments about politics.
- Demonstrate familiarity with the political institutions and processes of the United States.
- Understand and evaluate the international and transnational dimensions of particular problems and policies.
- Demonstrate familiarity with several methods and analytical approaches used by political scientists to examine political institutions and processes
Course Examples
- The World System since 1500
- American Politics
- Contemporary American Politics
- Politics and Gender
- Conduct of Foreign Policy