Study Plan - Political Science

When you finish all units of your education program, you will receive a Diploma and a Professional License, as well as a bachelor’s degree endorsed by SACSCOC that is recognized worldwide.

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Political Science

First Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LEX0113
FOREIGN LANGUAGE I
48
48
6
DIG0013
DIGITAL CULTURE
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN MATH
48
48
6
LEA1013
CULTURE AND GENDER
48
48
6
LRI1013
FUNDAMENTALS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
48
48
6
LPT1013
CONTEMPORARY MEXICAN POLITICS
48
48
6
Total
288
288
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Second Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
MAT1063
STATISTICS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES
64
32
6
ECO1033
ECONOMICS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE
64
32
6
LRI1023
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
48
48
6
LDE1013
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
48
48
6
LEX0123
FOREIGN LANGUAGE II
LEX0113
48
48
6
ESP0013
ACADEMIC REASONING
DIG0013
48
48
6
LDE1053
HUMAN RIGHTS
48
48
6
Total
368
304
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Third Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LPT2033
SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND CIVIL SOCIETY
48
48
6
LEX0133
FOREIGN LANGUAGE III
LEX0123
48
48
6
ESP0023
ACADEMIC WRITING
ESP0013
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
48
48
6
LRI2013
RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
MAT1063
48
48
6
LPT2013
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL THEORY
48
48
6
LPT2023
PUBLIC POLICY
48
48
6
Total
336
336
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fourth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN HUMANITIES
48
48
6
LPA1053
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
48
48
6
LDE1063
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
48
48
6
LPT2043
COMPARATIVE POLITICS
48
48
6
LRP2013
CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
48
48
6
LPD2043
ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
48
48
6
LRI2023
CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICA
48
48
6
Total
336
336
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Fifth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LPT3013
CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
48
48
6
LPT3023
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC POLICY
LPT2023
48
48
6
LPT3043
COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS
LPT2043
48
48
6
LPT3053
GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
48
48
6
LPT3033
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I
0
96
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN NATURAL SCIENCES
48
48
6
GENERAL STUDIES ELECTIVE IN ARTS
48
48
6
Total
288
384
42

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Sixth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LPT3063
POLITICAL PARTIES AND SYSTEMS
48
48
6
LPT3073
POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS AND DEMOCRACY
48
48
6
LPT3083
FEDERALISM AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
LDE1063
48
48
6
LPT3103
SELECT TOPICS
48
48
6
LRI3073
SECURITY STUDIES
48
48
6
LPT3093
DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE
48
48
6
Total
288
288
36

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Seventh Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LPT4013
COMMUNICATION AND POLITICAL MARKETING
48
48
6
LPT4023
LEGISLATIVE PROCESSES AND PRACTICE
48
48
6
LPT4033
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES II
LPT3033
0
96
6
LPT4043
PERSPECTIVES OF THE DISCIPLINE
48
48
6
LPT4053
POLITICAL PARTIES AND GOVERNMENT
LPT3063
48
48
6
Total
192
288
30

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Eighth Term

Matter Code
Course List
Sequence
Hours With Teacher
Hours Independent
Credits (Units)
LPT4063
CAMPAIGN DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
LPT4013
48
48
6
LPT4073
POLITICS AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES
48
48
6
LPT4083
POLITICAL RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
LPT3073
48
48
6
LPT4103
PUBLIC POLICY PRACTICE
LPT3023
48
48
6
LEA4093
VANGUARD TOPICS
48
48
6
Total
240
240
30

Hours With Teacher : Horas Docente
Hours Independent: Horas independiente

Total Study Plan Credits
Hours With Teacher 2336
Hours Independent 2464
Credits (Units) 300

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Objective

Train professionals in Political Science who can analyze global and local political processes, applying comparative knowledge to actors, institutions and public policies. Identify political problems and government structures, linking social demands of various groups. Use virtual environments, technological and computer resources to recommend efficient and politically viable solutions. Develop implementation strategies that coordinate different levels of government and evaluation criteria to identify failures in the design of public policies.

Graduate profile

The Political Science’s teaching learning process is based on competencies to integrate knowledge, skills and attitudes that train ethical professionals who can meet the political science needs and requirements of the population, in a global world.

  • Analyze world history and political reforms, identifying interactions between political institutions to promote plural democracy and social development.
  • AApply research methods in social sciences with technological and statistical tools to evaluate the influence of governance on national politics and promote fair and inclusive societies.
  • Use technological tools to analyze the evolution of political institutions and actors, addressing global challenges such as democratic legitimacy and accountability.
  • Evaluate comparative politics methods and area studies to promote governance at national and international levels.
  • Manage learning using digital resources effectively.

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