Government/Political Science
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Jobs available locally 10,447 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $50,894 – $213,199 |
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
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Jobs available locally 154 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $78,961 – $128,262 |
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.
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Jobs available locally 120 |
Demand Locally +3 % |
Annual Wage Range $27,269 – $97,457 |
Program Level:
Pre-Majors/Transfer
Program Type:
Face-to-Face
Department:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Institute:
Public Service
College:
SPC
What is the Government/Political Science Pre-Major?
The Government/Political Science pre-major is designed to provide students with a broad examination of political science and federal and state government. The courses are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and contain material and activities that lead students to produce the THECB learning outcomes for those courses. Students who wish to major in government or political science or who may be desiring careers in public administration or law should consider a government pre-major.
What will I learn?
Government/Political Science classes explore the discipline of political science; the origin, development, structure, and responsibilities of U.S. state and national governments; citizens’ rights and responsibilities, the political parties, and the political cultures within the United States; and the dynamics and consequences of public policy decisions.
What can I do with this course of study?
Transfer to the government or political science programs in Texas public universities.
What's special about the program?
The curriculum of the Government/Political Science courses at St. Philip’s College reflects the learning outcomes expected by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. These courses can fulfill the government course requirements for a bachelor’s degree from a Texas public college or university.
...courses are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and contain material and activities that lead students to produce the THECB learning outcomes for those courses.
Degrees and Certificates
St. Philip's College programs offer the following degree(s) and certificate(s). View our Course Catalog for more information.
Contact Us
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Cynthia Dinsmore Program Director/Assistant Professor |
MLK : Sutton Learning Center (SLC), 219V |
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Department Location Social & Behavioral Sciences |
MLK : Sutton Learning Center (SLC), 219 |