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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science program of AMA Computer University is a ten-trimester program designed to provide a world-class bachelor’s education in Political Science that is not only nationally accredited but also globally competitive and to produce graduates who will be professionally competent, morally upright, and socially responsible contributors to national development.

The curriculum is based on the standards and minimum requirement of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and is benchmarked from the curricula of leading academic institutions, national and international, offering similar program.

Program Objectives

The program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science has the following objectives:
  1. To expose the students to the theories, practices and realities of political conditions and governance not only locally, but also nationally and internationally. It also provides opportunities for the students to understand better the different types of governments existing in major countries in Asia, the Americas and Europe, and also the intricacies of democratic republican states like the Philippines.
  2. To enable students to obtain a comprehensive knowledge and deep understanding of the field of Political Science.
  3. To enable students to acquire the theoretical and practical skills needed to be globally competitive and nationally recognized Political Scientist.
  4. To enable students to get a broad liberal education in the arts and letters, social sciences and philosophy, natural science and mathematics.
  5. To enable students to develop the cultural sensitivity, ethical responsibility, and social consciousness needed to become upright citizens of the Philippines and the world.

Career Path

After graduation, they may enter many different careers, including government service, education, political consulting, journalism, and business. Many students also continue their educations in graduate and professional schools, especially law schools

SUMMARY

Duration The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science program of AMA Computer University is a ten-trimester program.
Recognition The AB Political Science curriculum is based from the standards and minimum requirement of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and is benchmarked from the curriculum of leading international academic institutions offering this program.
Intakes Three intakes per year
  • First Trimester: May to August
  • Second Trimester: September to December
  • Third Trimester: January to April
Subjects English – 24 credit units
Filipino – 9 credit units
Mathematics – 9 credit units
Natural Sciences – 11 credit units
Humanities and Social Sciences – 18 credit units
Mandated Courses – 6 credit units
Other Courses – 12 credit units
Miscellany – (16) credit units
Major Courses – 48 credit units
  • Fundamentals of Political Science
  • Philippine Government and Political Systems
  • Philippine Public Administration
  • Government and Politics of Southeast Asia
  • Introduction to Comparative Gov't and Politics
  • Ancient and Medieval Political Theories
  • Modern Political Theories
  • Introduction to International Relations
  • International and Regional Organizations
  • Introduction to Political Analysis
  • Quantitative Analysis of Political Data
  • Methods of Research
  • Research Writing
  • Professional Ethics & Values
  • Practicum
2 Major Elective Subjects: Chosen from the list provided for each trimester