The Department of Political Science offers a B.A. program in political science. Students can choose to concentrate their studies in International Politics and Political Systems or in Public Policy and Administration. The structure of the program provides students with the theory and practice that enable them to explore the subdivisions of the discipline: Political Thought, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Public Policy. The program offers students quality education that provides them with the required knowledge and skills to lead them to exciting careers in federal and local government, research centers, international organizations, and media, or to pursue graduate studies in political science.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Area 1: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
Area 2: English Communication (3 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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ESPU1014 | Introduction to Academic English for Humanities and SS | 3 |
Area 3: Fourth Industrial Revolution (3 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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GEIT112 | Fourth Industrial Revolution | 3 |
Area 4: Critical Thinking (3 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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PHI180 | Critical Thinking 1 | 3 |
1 : IBLC - Inquiry based learning courses must be taken within first 30 credit hours |
Area 5: Quantitative Reasoning (3 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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MATH120 | Contemporary Applications of Math | 3 |
STAT101 | Statistics in the Modern World | 3 |
Area 1: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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ARCH366 | History and Theories of Contemporary Architecture | 3 |
HSR120 | Introduction to Heritage & Culture | 3 |
HSR130 | Introduction to Language & Communication | 3 |
MSC200 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
PHI226 | Human Rights Theory | 3 |
PHIL120 | Principles of Professional Ethics | 3 |
TRS200 | Introduction to Translation | 3 |
Area 3: Emirates Society (3 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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HSS105 | Emirates Studies | 3 |
Area 2: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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AGRB210 | Introduction to Agribusiness | 3 |
ECON110 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
HSR140 | Introduction to Society & Behavior | 3 |
HSR150 | Introduction to Government Policy & Urban Structures | 3 |
PSY100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
GEO200 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
GEHP111 | Happiness and Wellbeing | 3 |
Area 4: Islamic Culture (3 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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ISLM100 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
Area 1: Natural Sciences (3 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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ARAG205 | Introduction to Fish & Animal Science | 3 |
ARAG220 | Natural Resources | 3 |
BION100 | Biology and its Modern Application | 3 |
CHEM181 | Chemistry in the Modern World | 3 |
FDSC250 | Contemporary Food Science & Nutrition | 3 |
GEOL110 | Planet Earth | 3 |
PHED201 | Physical Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
PHYS100 | Astronomy | 3 |
PHYS101 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
Area 2: Sustainability (3 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
Required Courses (27 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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PSG110 | Fundamentals of Political Science | 3 |
PSG120 | Government & Politics of UAE | 3 |
PSG242 | Methods of Research in PSG | 3 |
PSG250 | Principles of International Relations | 3 |
PSG261 | Political Thought | 3 |
PSG270 | Comparative Political Systems | 3 |
PSG430 | Special Topics | 3 |
PSG485 | Integrated Capstone | 3 |
PSG440 | Internship 2 | 3 |
2 : The internship is conducted over a complete semester. No courses are allowed to be registered during the internship |
Students should take one of the following concentrations: (18 hours) | Credit Hours |
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Required Courses (12 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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ECON105 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
PSG301 | International Organizations | 3 |
PSG315 | International Political Economy | 3 |
PSG422 | Foreign Policy of Great Powers | 3 |
Elective Courses (6 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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PSG302 | Diplomatic Systems | 3 |
PSG312 | Foreign Policy of Arab States | 3 |
PSG321 | Gulf & Arabic Peninsula Affairs | 3 |
PSG332 | Europe & The United States | 3 |
PUBL207 | Public International Law | 3 |
Required Courses (12 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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ECON105 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
PSG130 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
PSG331 | Local Governments & Local Administrations | 3 |
PSG425 | Public Policy | 3 |
Elective (6 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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HRMD320 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
MSC412 | Public Opinion | 3 |
PSG352 | Governmental Budgeting | 3 |
PUBL206 | Administrative Law | 3 |
SOC314 | Political Sociology | 3 |
Minor (1) (18 hours) | Credit Hours |
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Minor (2) (Students can either take Minor (2) or 18 credit hours from any free elective courses.) (18 hours) | Credit Hours |
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Free Electives (6 hours) | Credit Hours |
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