Politics, B.A. and Masters of International Development M.S. 3+2

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Politics provides a distinctive liberal-arts approach to the study of politics. Students explore the historical, theoretical, and practical foundations of politics and the values and institutions that have informed the development of Western political order, including traditional Judeo-Christian morality, limited, constitutional government, and the Rule of Law.

School of Liberal Arts & Sciences

West Palm Beach

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Why Study Politics, B.A. and International Development M.S. at PBA?

Politics majors gain an understanding of major political and governmental concepts and institutions, including current and emerging challenges to the preservation of freedom and constitutional order. Students also learn about comparative, international, and world politics as part of the Politics core curriculum.

Global development gives students the foundation to make a brighter world with a multi-disciplinary approach to study, coupled with a classroom that spans the world.

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As a student in the School of Arts & Sciences, you’ll find a rich array of programs—from creative writing and philosophy to mathematics and the sciences—all of which are delivered with a Christian worldview. And you’ll discover opportunities that could include studying marine wildlife in the Galapagos, the Atlantic or the Everglades; interning at a Fortune 500 company; or exploring the ancient architecture of Rome. On any given day as a student in the School of Arts & Sciences you may find yourself:

  • Presenting research at a national psychology conference
  • Analyzing polling data as an intern for a candidate for Congress
  • Studying sea turtles in the Atlantic
  • Participating in exciting educational tripsincluding to the Galapagos or the Everglades.
  • Supporting the computer network for one of West Palm Beach’s Fortune 500 companies
  • Analyzing DNA
  • Publishing a story in PBA’s literary journal Living Waters Review
  • Walking the stages of London’s renowned theatres
  • Enhancing your knowledge and skills through clubs and organizations, like the Mathematics Club or the Marine Biology Club

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Politics, B.A.

The B.A. program in Politics provides a distinctive liberal-arts approach to the study of politics. Students explore the historical, theoretical, and practical foundations of politics and the values and institutions that have informed the development of Western political order, including traditional Judeo-Christian morality, limited, constitutional government, and the Rule of Law.

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Politics, Minor

Complete 18 credit hours in required core courses and upper-division electives for an undergraduate minor in politics. More info in the undergraduate catalog.

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Philosophy, Politics, & Economics, B.A.

In today's world, the disciplines of philosophy, politics and economics increasingly overlap. With the philosophy, politics and economics program, you will learn how to critically analyze, strategically plan and implement while receiving a solid grounding in each discipline.