Online Political Science Degrees

Political Science: Political Science, the study of politics, examines the acquisition and application of power. Related areas of study include; political philosophy, which seeks a rationale for politics and an ethic of public behaviour, Political Economy, which attempts to develop understandings of the relationships between politics and the economy and the governance of the two, and public administration, which examines the practices of governance.

Political Science

The following featured schools have accredited online political science degrees.

	Ashford University	Regis University
	Ottawa University

Online Political Science:
Political science has several subfields, including: political theory, public policy, national politics, international relations, and comparative politics.

Ashford University Founded in 1918 , Ashford University lets you fit a high-quality education into your busy life. Ashford's online program allows you to choose your own schedule and complete your master's coursework at your own pace. Best of all, the accelerated online degree program can be completed in as little as 12-24 months. BA/Organizational Management - Political Science BA/Political Science and Government BA/Social Science - Child & Family Development BA/Social Science - Political Science MA/Education – Education and Public Policy

Political science is methodologically diverse. Approaches to the discipline include classical political philosophy, interpretivism, structuralism, behavioralism, realism, pluralism, and institutionalism. Political science, as one of the social sciences, uses methods and techniques that relate to the kinds of inquiries sought like primary sources such as historical documents and official records, secondary sources such as scholarly journal articles, survey research, statistical analysis, case studies, and model building.

Regis University Regis University's Online MBA Program has been named as a Top Tier Western University Program for the past ten consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report. Regis University offers the largest online, multimedia-based MBA program in the country and is a member of the University Alliance Online, the nation's largest exclusive e-learning provider of degree and certificate programs from regionally accredited universities with over 150,000 enrollments.

Political scientists study the allocation and transfer of power in decision-making, the roles and systems of governance including governments and international organizations, political behavior, and public policies. They measure the success of governance and specific policies by examining many factors, including stability, justice, material wealth, and peace.

Political scientists provide the frameworks from which journalists, special interest groups, politicians, and the electorate analyze issues. Political scientists may serve as advisers to specific politicians, or even run for office as politicians themselves. Political scientists can be found working in governments, in political parties, or as civil servants. They may be involved with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or political movements. In a variety of capacities, people educated and trained in political science can add value and expertise to corporations. Private enterprises such as think tanks, research institutes, and polling and public relations firms often employ political scientists. In the United States, political scientists known as "Americanists" look at a variety of data including elections, public opinion, and public policy such as Social Security reform, foreign policy, U.S. congressional power, and the U.S. Supreme Court to name only a few issues.

Ottawa University For more than 140 years, Ottawa University has been preparing individuals for rewarding careers. That's because we're devoted to helping you develop a better career, and ultimately, a better future. Ottawa University's curriculum is designed to build on the adult student's academic and life experiences. It is a broad educational experience that challenges you to grow not only in your career, but as a person. That's the difference between Ottawa University and the rest: we focus on the whole person, and we enhance lives, not just careers. Come and be a part of our tradition of excellence! Join the thousands of others who have improved their lives with an education from Ottawa University. Bachelors - Public Administration

Most American colleges and universities offer B.A. programs in political science. M.A. or M.A.T. and Ph.D or Ed.D. programs are common at larger universities. The term political science is more popular in North America than elsewhere; other institutions, especially those outside the United States, see political science as part of a broader discipline of political studies, politics, or government. While political science implies use of the scientific method, political studies implies a broader approach, although the naming of degree courses does not necessarily reflect their content. Separate degree granting programs in international relations and public policy are not uncommon at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Master's level programs in public administration are common.