PROGRAM/CIP CODE: POSC.AA/24.0101
CREDITS REQUIRED: 61
DIVISION: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
CONTACT: posc@kckcc.edu
Political science is an integral part of social science. Over three thousand years ago, Aristotle declared that “politics is the master science upon which all of civilization depends.” The truth of this assumption simply lies in the fact that political science is all about public power, how it is acquired, and in whose interest it is used. Power concentrated in the wrong hands can be detrimental to democracy; thus, it must be respected and carefully guarded. The discipline of political science is a systematic effort at creating a responsible attitude about the use of public power as a force for good. Political science aims to instill an appropriate level of awareness of citizenship rights and responsibilities, monitoring the use of public power for the overall benefit of society. A political science major is an excellent preparation for careers in government and politics, campaign coordination and consultancy, diplomacy or foreign affairs, law, education, the military, community development, human relations, labor relations, public administration, and more.
Requirements for Admission to the Program
- No requirements for admission to the program.
- Contact program coordinator for program-specific advising.
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