• Program Overview

    In West Field University's Department of Political Sciences, we set sail on a voyage of governance and global insights. Our accomplished faculty members curate an environment where students become the architects of policy and diplomacy. They inspire the development of knowledge, skills, and the critical thinking abilities needed to excel in the ever-evolving world of political sciences.

  • FOUNDATIONS OF POLITICAL ANALYSIS AND GOVERNANCE:

    Our educational journey unfolds like the intricacies of governance. Just as a strong nation thrives on a sturdy constitution, our program establishes a robust foundation in essential political principles. This ensures students gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate workings within the world of political sciences.

  • INTERNSHIPS AND GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT:

    WFU's Department of Political Sciences becomes the arena for governance and professional connections. Our students step into a world where politics and knowledge intersect. They embrace a multitude of opportunities, from diplomatic summits and policy conferences to inspiring dialogues with prominent figures in the field. We expand the boundaries of their educational journey in politics, painting a vivid picture of professional growth and a network of political science enthusiasts.

Economics For Public Policy (PSAPA-115)

Discuss economics for public policy, emphasizing economic principles and their applications in public policy analysis. Analyze economic policy, government spending, and the economic impact on public policy decisions.

Government And Public Planning (PSAPA-181)

Gain insights into government and public planning, focusing on the role of government in urban planning, public policy development, and public administration. Analyze government planning processes, urban policy, and public sector initiatives.

American Politics (PSAPA-300)

Learn about American politics, covering the principles of American government, political institutions, and the U.S. political system. Analyze the structure of American government, political parties, and the U.S. political landscape.

Ethics (AAS-370)

This course provides a comprehensive study of moral principles and ethical decision-making in various contexts. Students engage with ethical theories, ethical dilemmas, and case studies to develop critical thinking and moral reasoning skills. They explore ethical issues in professional, personal, and societal spheres, fostering a sense of responsibility and ethical awareness.

Politics And Public Administration (PSAPA-434)

Discuss the relationship between politics and public administration, emphasizing the role of government in public administration and the intersection of political processes and administrative functions. Analyze government administration, public policy, and political influences on administration.

Advanced Concepts In Policy And Politics (PUB-161)

Study advanced concepts in policy and politics, focusing on the study of public policy development, political decision-making, and the intersection of policy and politics. Analyze policy analysis, political strategies, and the policy-making process.

Government Planning And Management (PUB-182)

Learn about government planning and management, covering the planning and management of government operations, public services, and government administration. Analyze government planning processes, public sector management, and government efficiency.

Public Policy Management (PUB-289)

Gain insights into public policy management, focusing on the management of public policies, policy implementation, and policy evaluation. Analyze policy analysis, policy evaluation, and the impact of policies on society.

State And Local Government (PSC-413)

Study state and local government, emphasizing the structure, functions, and operations of government at the state and local levels. Analyze state government, local government administration, and the role of government in regional governance.

Public Administration (PUB-522)

Explore public administration, emphasizing the study of public sector management, government operations, and public policy implementation. Analyze public administration practices, public policy development, and government functions.

Cost Of Attendance

Tuition Fee Breakdown Cost
MASTER'S DEGREE (MPA) $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At West Field University, we embrace the intersection of affordability and opportunity. Our dedication to accessible education guarantees that exceptional learning is not coupled with exorbitant costs. We create pathways to knowledge, granting students the opportunity to flourish without the weight of excessive tuition expenses, empowering them for a brighter future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

Economics For Public Policy (PSAPA-115)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Approaching Democracy
     The Founding And The Constitution
     Federalism
     Congress
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Presidency
     The Judiciary
     The Bureaucracy
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Public Opinion
     Political Parties
     Participation, Voting, And Elections
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Interest Groups
     The Media
     Civil Liberties
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Civil Rights And Political Equality
     Domestic And Economic Policy
     Foreign Policy

Government And Public Planning (PSAPA-181)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Constitutional Democracy
     The Living Constitution
     American Federalism
     Political Culture And Ideology
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The American Political Landscape
     Interest Groups:The Politics Of Influence
     Political Parties: Essential To Democracy
     Public Opinion, Participation, And Voting
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Campaigns And Elections: Democracy In Action
     The Media And American Politics
     Congress: The People’S Branch
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Presidency: The Leadership Branch
     The Federal Administrative System: Executing The Laws
     The Judiciary: The Balancing Branch
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     First Amendment Freedoms
     Rights To Life, Liberty And Property
     Equal Rights Under The Law

American Politics (PSAPA-300)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Politics: Who Gets What, When, And How?
     Political Culture: Ideas In Conflict
     The Constitution: Limiting Governmental Power
     Federalism: Dividing Governmental Power.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Opinion And Participation: Thinking And Acting In Politics.
     Mass Media: Setting The Political Agenda.
     Political Parties: Organizing Politics.
     Campaigns And Elections: Deciding Who Governs
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Interest Groups: Getting Their Share And More.
     Congress: Politics On Capitol Hill.
     The President: White House Politics
     The Bureaucracy: Bureaucratic Politics.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Courts: Judicial Politics
     Politics And Personal Liberty
     Politics And Civil Rights
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Politics And The Economy
     Politics And Social Welfare
     Politics And National Security

Ethics (AAS-370)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Ethics
     Living In A World Of Values
     The Role Of Feelings On Ethics
     The Role Of Conscience
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ethical Relativism: Knowledge Or Opinion
     Consequentialism Or Justice
     Kant And Deontology
     Natural Law Ethics: Saint Thomas Aquinas
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Virtue Ethics
     The Nature Of Morality
     Reward And Punishment
     The Taking Of Human Life
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Allowing Someone To Die, Mercy Death, And Mercy Killing
     Abortion
     Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, And Stealing
     Morality, Marriage, And Human Sexuality
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Bioethics—Ethical Issues In Medicine
     Business And Media Ethics
     Environmental Ethics
     Feminist Ethics

Politics And Public Administration (PSAPA-434)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Big Democracy, Big Bureaucracy
     Public Administrations Century In A Quandary
     The Threads Of Organization: Theories
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Fabric Of Organizations: Forces
     The Fibers Of Organizations: People
     Clarifying Complexity: The Publics Information Resource
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Corruptions Consequence: Public Productivity
     The Public Trough: Financing And Budgeting Governments
     Managing Human Resource In Public Sector
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding And Improving Public Policy
     Intersectoral Administration
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Intergovernmental Administration
     Toward A Bureaucratic Ethic

Advanced Concepts In Policy And Politics (PUB-161)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     A Changing America In A Changing World
     The American Constitution
     The Federal System
     Public Opinion
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Political Participation
     Interest Groups    
     Political Parties
     Election
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Congress
     The Presidency
     The Federal Bureaucracy
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Federal Courts
     Economic Policy Making
     Regulatory Policymaking
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Civil Liberties Policymaking
     Civil Rights Policymaking
     Foreign And Defense Policymaking

Government Planning And Management (PUB-182)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introducing Government In America
     The Constitution
     Federalism
     Civil Liberties And Public Policy
     Civil Rights And Public Policy
     Public Opinion And Political Action
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Mass Media And The Political Agenda
     Political Parties
     Nominations And Campaigns
     Elections And Voting Behavior
     Interest Groups
     Congress
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Presidency
     The Congress, The President, And The Budget: The Politics Of Taxing And Spending
     The Federal Bureaucracy
     The Federal Courts
     Economic Policymaking
     Social Welfare Policymaking
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Policymaking For Health Care And The Environment
     National Security Policymaking
     The New Face Of State And Local Government
     Introduction Government In Texas
     The Texas Constitution
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Political Parties, Campaigns, Elections, And Interest Groups In Texas
     The Texas Legislature
     The Governor And Bureaucracy Of Texas
     The Texas Court System
     Local Government

Public Policy Management (PUB-289)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Defining Public Policy
     The Study Of Public Policy
     The Public Policymaking System
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Formal Policy Development
     Policy Analysis And Program Evaluation
     The Doctrinal Approach To Understanding Public Policy
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Economic Policy
     Education Policy
     Environmental Policy
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Welfare Policy
     Civil Rights Policy
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Foreign And Defense Policy
     Criminal Justice Policy
     Health Care Policy

State And Local Government (PSC-413)

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 course you will cover these 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

Public Administration (PUB-522)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Public Sector Issues And Private Sector Contrasts.
     Public-Private Joint Ventures: Coordinating The Organized Anarchy.
     Ethics And An Incentive Program.
     Professionalism And Organizational Values.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Recruiting The Ideal Assistant: Conflicting Models And Motivations.
     Job Changes: Personnel Mobility.
     Disciplining Professionals In The Public Agency.
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Organizational Analysis And Budget Formats.
     Implementing A Budget Decision.
     Rational Quantitative Analysis And Political Realities.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Setting Revenue Rates: Yield And Impact.
     The Distinction Between Leadership And Management.
     Clients: Sorting Through Layers Of Entitlement And Expectation.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Organizational Politics And Decision Making.
     Promulgating A Controversial Administrative Order: Administrative Law In The Making.
     Lawsuits, Ethics, And Administrative Procedure.
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