BA in Political Science
Political science examines power links between individuals, groups and the state, as well as the workings of governments. Through a wide range of approaches, the field includes an analysis of global international relations to the study of individual behavior, the examination of institutions and the reflection on broad policy issues.
Your career path
Upon graduation, you can seek further studies at the graduate level or in law, urban studies, environmental studies, and other fields. You can also pursue a wide variety of careers, including work in government and government organizations, administration and research, law, teaching and education, politics, political organizations, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, accountancy, advertising, archive work, banking and finance, business management, the civil service, consultancy, global charity work, social work, journalism and the media, librarianship, management consultancy, museums, and publishing.
Curriculum (new students enrolling in Fall 2018)
A total of 92 credits are required to graduate, distributed as follows:
- Major courses: 42 credits
- Other major requirements: 9 credits
- LAC Core: 6 credits
- LAC Electives: 24 credits (Arts and Humanities: min 12 to max 15 credits; Natural Science min 3 to max 6 credits; Social Sciences 3 credits; Free LAC 3 credits)
- CSC 201 Computer application: 1 credit
- Free Electives: 10 credits
See the Liberal Arts Curriculum page for details.
Major requirements (42 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| POL201 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POL203 | Government & Politics of Lebanon | 3 |
| POL210 | Introduction to Political Thought | 3 |
| POL222 | Comparative Political Systems | 3 |
| POL240 | Concepts of World Politics | 3 |
| POL312 | Politics of Developing Areas | 3 |
| POL314 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| POL321 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POL322 | Foreign Policy of Major Powers | 3 |
| POL323 | Middle East Governments & Politics | 3 |
| POL331 | International Organization | 3 |
| POL332 | Public International Law | 3 |
| POL422 | The Middle East in World Affairs | 3 |
| POL499 | Senior Study | 3 |
Other major requirements (9 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| ECO202 | Macro Economics | 3 |
| HST 305 | Contemporary Europe 1945-1989 | 3 |
| POL252 | Fundamentals of Conflict Resolution | 3 |
Curriculum (students enrolled before Fall 2018)
A total of 92 credits are required to graduate, distributed as follows:
- Major courses: 42 credits
- Other major requirements: 9 credits
- LAC requirements: 28 credits
- Free Electives: 13 credits
See the Liberal Arts Curriculum page for details.
See the suggested three-year study plan.
Major requirements (42 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| POL201 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POL203 | Government & Politics of Lebanon | 3 |
| POL210 | Introduction to Political Thought | 3 |
| POL222 | Comparative Political Systems | 3 |
| POL240 | Concepts of World Politics | 3 |
| POL312 | Politics of Developing Areas | 3 |
| POL314 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| POL321 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POL322 | Foreign Policy of Major Powers | 3 |
| POL323 | Middle East Governments & Politics | 3 |
| POL331 | International Organization | 3 |
| POL332 | Public International Law | 3 |
| POL422 | The Middle East in World Affairs | 3 |
| POL499 | Senior Study | 3 |
Other major requirements (9 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| ECO202 | Macro Economics | 3 |
| HST 305 | Contemporary Europe 1945-1989 | 3 |
| POL252 | Fundamentals of Conflict Resolution | 3 |
Duration
This program requires 92 credits, which can be completed in three years by those entering as sophomores.
Location
This program is offered in Beirut and Byblos.
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