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BA Political Science Education at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Understanding the Past, Discovering the Future Have you ever considered how governments solve complex problems in areas like immigration, healthcare or environmental protection? In political science education you will learn about national and international politics and policymakers and how to teach political science content at the secondary level. You will learn valuable skills in critical thought, oral and written communication and quantitative reasoning while working toward teaching certification.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Political Science and International Relations  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: American Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, Public Law, Political Methodology, Teaching and Motivating Adolescents in a Diverse Society, Educational Technology for Teaching Social Studies, Disciplinary Literacy in the Social Sciences, Teaching Methods. Sample required courses: ECON101 Introduction to Microeconomics; ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; GEOG120 World Regional Geography; MATH114 Mathematics Requirement; POSC150 Introduction to American Politics; POSC240 Introduction to Global Politics.

Career pathways

Career options: High School Teacher, Middle School Teacher, School Administration, Museum Education and Research, School Counseling, Human Resources, Historical Interpretation, Nonprofit Organizations.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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