Political Science (B.A.) | Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingInstructingActive LearningCritical ThinkingLearning Strategies

Knowledge

English LanguageLaw and GovernmentEducation and TrainingHistory and ArcheologySociology and Anthropology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical polit
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Computer based training softwareDevelopment environment softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareData mining software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

Work Values

Working ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1065.00	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Advanced graduate seminars and undergraduate survey courses on classical political thought, democracy, and international relations — design and deliver autonomously, integrating current scholarship and primary sources in a research university environment.
Developments across multiple subfields of political science — synthesize through systematic literature review, conference participation, and peer collaboration to inform both teaching and original research agendas.
Complex student writing including dissertations, theses, and graduate seminar papers — evaluate with expert critical judgment, offering detailed developmental feedback that advances scholarly argumentation.
Non-routine classroom situations including contested political topics and interdisciplinary inquiries — handle with skilled facilitation, persuasion, and conflict-sensitive moderation in a graduate seminar context.
Full curriculum design and periodic program-level review — lead independently, aligning course sequencing, learning objectives, and assessment methods with disciplinary standards and accreditation expectations.
Book-length manuscripts and peer-reviewed journal articles — produce and publish through sustained independent research in a specialized area of political science, contributing original knowledge to the field.
Comprehensive examination programs including qualifying and final exams — design, administer, and evaluate for graduate students within a doctoral or master's degree program.
Pedagogical approaches integrating computer-based training, OCR tools, and digital archives — deploy to enhance student research competency and engagement across law, government, and history-oriented coursework.
Complex problem solving in research design — apply inductive and deductive reasoning to develop theoretically rigorous frameworks for studying comparative politics or political behavior.
Time management across teaching, research, and service obligations — exercise with high dependability to fulfill the full scope of faculty responsibilities in a research-intensive postsecondary institution.

Program Details

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Financial Aid

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