Political Science

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 45.1001

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science offers broad exposure to the discipline with courses on American politics, comparative politics, international relations, public administration and policy, and political theory. Graduates demonstrate knowledge of the basic facts, themes, theories and concepts central to the study and understanding of politics. Through this degree, students gain proficiency in critical thinking, writing and analysis of politics and theories of politics.

Credits

120 credits

Program Pathways

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Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Political Science

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 45.1001

Credits

120 credits

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationInstructingSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningLearning StrategiesScienceManagement of Personnel ResourcesSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

English LanguageAdministration and ManagementLaw and GovernmentEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsPersonnel and Human ResourcesComputers and ElectronicsHistory and ArcheologyEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and SecurityPsychologySociology and AnthropologyAdministrativeBuilding and ConstructionEconomics and AccountingMechanicalBiology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionNear VisionInformation OrderingMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical polit
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleanin
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
Write grant proposals.
Teach political science.
Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, his
Identify environmental contamination sources.
Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance
Identify and apply for project funding.
Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensu
Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land
Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations o
Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or techni
Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usa
Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of c
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as a
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compli
Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new pro
Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness,
Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
Develop and review regulatory strategies, development plans, and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize i
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate ac
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDocument management softwareComputer based training softwareElectronic mail softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareOffice suite softwareCompliance softwareDevelopment environment softwareData base management system softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareGeographic information systemComputer aided design CAD softwareEnterprise application integration softwareAccounting softwareWord processing softwareData mining softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareObject or component oriented development softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareOperating system softwareSpreadsheet softwareFacilities management softwareProject management softwareInternet browser softwareContent workflow software

Tools

Bunsen burnersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasGlass beakersInteractive whiteboardsLaboratory heating platesLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMultimedia projection equipmentOptical compound microscopesPencil compassesCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDigital calculatorsDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentTablet computersTranscription equipmentConference phones

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsIndependenceSupportRecognition

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