Advance Your Political Science Knowledge

Transition seamlessly from associate to bachelor’s level, deepening your understanding of politics, governance, and international relations.

Opportunities in Politics and Governance

This program bridges the associate degree to the bachelor’s level, offering advanced study in political theory, public policy, and international relations. Students gain stronger analytical, research, and critical thinking skills. Career opportunities expand to include policy researcher, political analyst, campaign strategist, or public affairs specialist. Graduates may work in government, think tanks, NGOs, or international organizations. By building upon previous study, this program enhances employability and creates pathways for graduate-level education, such as master’s degrees in political science, law, or public policy.

Detailed Information About The Course

Essentials of Public Administration

This course explores how science and art of policy administration is definable, describable, replicable, and cumulative. Course describes several theories and analytical approaches that contribute to what we know about policy administration. Purpose of this course is to set out a detailed description of key theories in contemporary public administration.

Essentials of Economics

Essentials of Economics course deliver a concise and balanced introduction to modern economics. This course combines a solid foundation of theory with real-world examples, applications, and data. Coverage of modern microeconomics sets the stage for a discussion of macroeconomics, providing a logical sequence that parallels how the field evolved.

Basics of Urban Sociology

Globalization has changed the roles of cities in the global economy; the course conveys the need to understand the new order in our world. It allows you to understand how we cope in today's world. The course concentrates on the psychology of city and community-building process.

Public Budgeting and Finance

Covering the essentials of fund accounting, this course introduces you to the basic accounting principles at work in both governmental and not-for-profit organizations. This course divides most of the chapters into independent sections, which may be covered as separate units.

Foundations of State and Local Government

This is the most reliable course for state and local politics. This course is the perfect detailed overview and analysis for you to understand how America's state and local political systems work. America’s legislatives, executives and judiciary institutions are also discussed in details.

Fundamentals of Political Science

This course provides an introduction to scientific study of politics, supplying you with basic tools needed to be both critical consumers and producers of scholarly research in political science. The course begins with a discussion of what it means to take a scientific approach to the study of politics.

Political Ideologies

This course provides a clear, concise, and comprehensive introduction to the ideas and ideals that shake and shape our political world. It covers the range of contemporary political ideologies, from the standard categories of liberalism, conservatism, and socialism to newly emerging ideological alternatives.

Foundations of Public Relations

This course provides latest theories and practices in easy-to-understand terms, exploring the role of competition and conflict in today’s modern public relations practice. It’s based on the idea that public relations are management of competition and conflict on behalf of one’s client or organization.

Introduction to Comparative Politics

This course presents an introduction to the study of comparative politics. The course will survey some of the central topics in this political science sub-discipline; it will cover theoretical and empirical debates, and will introduce and strengthen your knowledge of different regimes in less developed countries.

Introduction to Political Science

Political Science course offers an unbiased and thorough introduction to basic concepts and theories of political science. Major theories expose you to many ways of thinking. Emphasizing both U.S. and comparative politics, will provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge and the analytical skills necessary to understand modern politics in historical context.

Research Methods in Political Science

This course offers an introduction to key empirical methods required for understanding, analyzing and researching problems in political science. In this course, you will learn and reflect about the different philosophical and practical issues, the concepts, the methods and other components in conducting scientific research in political science.

Introduction to International Relations

This course analyzes the major theoretical perspectives in the field of international relations. You will study the mainstream realist and liberal approaches and explore theoretical alternatives to these paradigms. The relationship between theory and practice is also examined.

Fundamentals of Urban Politics

This course is designed to introduce you to the major debates that have structured the field of urban politics; interaction among governmental institutions, political actors, private interests, and the marketplace. Other issues such as urban regimes, urban political history, urban growth, and gender are examined throughout the course.

Introduction to Public Relations

This course will give you an opportunity to analyze how the public relations process is carried out through different public relations specializations. It examines what PR is, and how it has evolved. It looks at key areas of PR practice and specialization, and discusses concepts and skills basic to PR.

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Our courses are designed with direct input from industry experts, ensuring that the skills you gain are current, practical, and aligned with real-world demands. You’ll graduate with knowledge that employers are actively seeking, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

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We understand that every student has unique needs and commitments. That’s why our programs offer flexible schedules, online access, and personalized learning paths, allowing you to balance education with your career and personal life.

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Our dedicated faculty members bring both academic excellence and professional experience to the classroom. Combined with comprehensive student support services, you will have the guidance, mentorship, and resources you need to succeed at every stage of your learning journey.

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At CUO, you’re never alone on your academic journey. From day one, you’ll have access to dedicated academic advisors, career counselors, writing and research support, peer tutoring, and mental health resources. Our online learning environments are designed to be interactive and collaborative, ensuring a smooth educational experience. Plus, you’ll benefit from networking events, industry guest lectures, and career workshops that prepare you for life beyond graduation.

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What You Need to Enroll In This Program

Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Course Fee

$18,480

Credit Hours

Depends on subjects

Duration of Program

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

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Essentials of public administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Big democracy, big bureaucracy
    Public administration and rsquo;s century in a quandary
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The threads of organization: theories
    The fabric of organizations: forces
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The fibers of organizations: people
    Clarifying complexity: the public and rsquo;s information resource
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Corruption and rsquo;s consequence: public productivity
    The public trough: financing and budgeting governments
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing human resources in the public sector
    Understanding and improving public policy
    Intersectoral administration
    Intergovernmental administration
    Toward a bureaucratic ethic

Essentials of economics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Scarcity, choice, and opportunity costs.
    How a market economy works: the price system.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Market demand, supply, and elasticity.
    Information, internet, e-commerce, and financial markets.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Costs and productivity.
    Competitive markets.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Monopoly, oligopoly, and strategy.
    The labor market: wages, employment, and unemployment.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Saving, investment, and interest rates.
    Government spending, taxation, and deficits.
    Macroeconomic issues: economic growth and the business cycle.
    Aggregate supply and aggregate demand.
    Money and banking.
    Inflation.
    Macro stabilization policy.
    International trade and globalization.
    The international monetary system.

Basics of Urban Sociology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Why study the city?
    Globalization and urbanization in the more-developed world.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Globalization and urbanization in the less-developed world.
    The city in everyday life.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The community in the modern world.
    The community in the postmodern world.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Reading the city.
    Choosing a place to live.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    A home-buying primer: when theory meets the road.
    Suburbanization.
    Segregation and location of groups in cities.
    Urban problems in the global era.
    Urban planning in the twenty-first century.

Public Budgeting and Finance

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Government and not-for-profit accounting environment and characteristics.
    The use of funds in governmental accounting.
    The budgetary process.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    General and special revenue fundsan introduction.
    General and special revenue fundsspecial problems.
    Debt service funds and capital projects funds.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Proprietary funds.
    Fiduciary funds.
    Reporting principles and preparation of fund financial statements.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Government-wide financial statements.
    Federal government accounting and reporting.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Accounting for not-for-profit organizations.
    Accounting for health care organizations.
    Analysis of financial statements and financial condition.
    Fundamentals of accounting.

Foundations of State and Local Government

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    State and local politics: who governs?
    American federalism.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    State constitutions: charters or straitjackets?
    Parties and elections in the states.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    State legislatures.
    State governors.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Judges and justice in the states.
    Local government and metropolitics.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Making state and local policy.
    Staffing and financing state and local governments.

Fundamentals of political science

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    A science of politics?
    Theories: classic and modern.
    Nations, states, and governments.
    Individuals and constitutions.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Democracy, totalitarianism, and authoritarianism.
    Political ideologies.
    Political culture.
    Public opinion.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Political communication and the media.
    Interest groups.
    Political parties and party systems.
    Elections.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The basic institutions of government.
    Legislatures.
    Executives.
    Administration and bureaucracy.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Legal systems and the courts.
    Political economy.
    Violence and revolution.
    International relations.
    The global system.

Political Ideologies

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ideology and ideologies 3
    The democratic ideal 19
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Liberalism 45
    Conservatism 87
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Socialism and communism: more to marx 115
    Socialism and communism after marx 141
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Fascism 177
    Liberation ideologies and the politics of identity 207
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    And ldquo;green and rdquo; politics: ecology as ideology 237
    Islam and radical islam
    Postscript: the future of ideology 253

Foundations of Public Relations

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    What is public relations
    Managing competition and conflict
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Public relations: a historical perspective
    Today's practice: departments and firms
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    The public relations process
    Public opinion and persuasion
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Ethics and the law
    Reaching the audience
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Tech tools and trends
    Public relations tactics
    Global public relations
    Business, entertainment, and tourism
    Nonprofit, education, and government

Introduction to Comparative Politics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The good society
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Political institutions and the good society
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    States, markets, and the good society
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Rich democracies
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Regimes in rich democracies
    Three case studies of rich democracies
    Less developed countries
    Regimes in less developed countries
    Case studies of south korea, nigeria, chile and brazil
    Russia and china

Introduction to political science

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    A science of politics?
    Theories: classic and modern.
    Nations, states, and governments.
    Individuals and constitutions.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Democracy, totalitarianism, and authoritarianism.
    Political ideologies.
    Political culture.
    Public opinion.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Political communication and the media.
    Interest groups.
    Political parties and party systems.
    Elections.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The basic institutions of government.
    Legislatures.
    Executives.
    Administration and bureaucracy.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Legal systems and the courts.
    Political economy.
    Violence and revolution.
    International relations.
    The global system.

Research Methods in Political Science

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Research in the behavioral sciences.
    Behavioral variability and research.
    The measurement of behavior.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Approaches to psychological measurement.
    Descriptive research.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Correlational research.
    Advanced correlational strategies.
    Basic issues in experimental research.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Experimental design.
    Analyzing experimental data.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Analyzing complex designs.
    Quasi-experimental designs.
    Single-case research.
    Ethical issues in behavioral research.
    Scientific writing.

Introduction to International Relations

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The globalization of international relations
    Power politics
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Alternatives to power politics
    Foreign policy
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    International conflict
    Military force and terrorism
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    International organization, law, and human rights
    International trade
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Money and business
    International integration
    Environment and population
    The north-south gap
    International development

Fundamentals of Urban Politics

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Politics in states in communities.
    Democracy and constitutionalism in the states.
    States, communities, and american federalism.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Participation in state politics.
    Parties and campaigns in the states.
    Legislators in state politics.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Governors in state politics.
    Bureaucratic politics in states and communities.
    Courts, crime, and correctional policy.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Governing americas communities.
    Participation in community politics.
    Metropolitics: conflict in the metropolis.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Community power and land use control.
    The politics of taxation and finance
    Politics and civil rights.
    The politics of education

Introduction to Public Relations

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Martha stewarts rise, fall and resurrection
    The tylenol murders
    Wal-marts war to regain its reputation
    Dress for success: the nba cleans up its image
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Exxon corporations bad good friday
    Ketchum captured in pay-for play ethical lapse
    Winning a national venue for eminent domain
    Researching a position for alan louis genera
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Bagging the elusive exclusive
     60 minutes and the american bankers association
    Employee communication
    Harvard university and lawrence summers
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    The katrina kalamity
    Tobacco wars
    Karen hughes stumbles selling uncle sam
    The raina, inc. news conference
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Reviving the bryant brand -kobe bryant-
    Wassup jeans
    Wendys finger hoax