The academic content and curriculum of the Political Science and Public Administration Undergraduate Program aims to provide students with a broad and in-depth knowledge in the fields of politics and public administration. The program is generally designed as part of a four-year undergraduate education and consists of basic sciences, social sciences and specialized field courses.
Basic Sciences and General Culture Courses: The first year of the program usually begins with general culture courses. These courses provide basic knowledge in areas such as philosophy, economics, history and sociology. These courses aim to develop students' analytical thinking skills and build a broader knowledge base.
Political Science Courses: Political theory, comparative politics, international relations and the history of political thought are the basic building blocks of political science. These courses provide students with an intensive understanding of how political systems function, interstate relations, policy-making processes and political ideologies.
Public Administration Courses: Students learn how the public sector is managed through courses such as public budgeting, public personnel management, local government, policy analysis and evaluation. These courses provide students with expertise in planning, implementing and evaluating public services.
Methodology Courses: Research methods and statistics courses provide students with the skills to conduct political and social science research. These courses enable students to analyze qualitative and quantitative data and design scientific research.
Elective Courses and Specialization Areas: Students can take a variety of elective courses according to their interests. These may include more specific topics such as environmental politics, human rights, European Union studies and political systems in developing countries.
The curriculum of the program also includes practical applications and field studies. Workshops, simulations and project-based learning activities that students can participate in ensure that theoretical knowledge is reinforced with practice.
All these courses and activities aim to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in political science and public administration. Students gain the ability to think critically, communicate effectively and solve complex problems. This will enable them to assume effective roles in important positions in the public or private sector.