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Academic Credit Program  | Academic Credit Program Index | Political Science  Political Science Course Descriptions Option to Liberal Arts, (AA.POL) The Political Science program provides students with a course of study in the politics and government in the United States, foreign countries and the international system. Political Science offers a range of basic requirements for students interested in a career in law, criminal justice, corrections, business and industry, government service teaching public policy political journalism, lobbying , legislative service and research. You simply cannot live without government. James Madison (1751-1836) once said, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary". People are not perfect and need and organized government and a set of rules to live by. Political Science is the study of societies organize themselves, how they make decisions, and the effect those decisions have. Types of government, social conflict, power, equality, freedom and liberty are all basic issues in the study of political science. Students interested in the study of Political Science should follow a broad-based Liberal Arts program at Burlington County College. Political Science courses are listed in detail in the catalog Students planning to transfer should coordinate their course work with possible transfer institutions. Students who complete the Political Science degree requirements should be able to:
Political Science offers subject matter that explores the very heart and soul of the human experience. The American national political system is endlessly interesting and ever changing. The election of a President or a Congress can effect your personal lives for decades to come. The world is becoming a smaller and smaller place. Economy is global, politics is global. Learn about yourself through a study of other nations and international conflict and peacemaking.
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