Political Science

Are you ready to influence political decision-making that impacts society?

Learn to analyze global and local political processes to implement efficient solutions that benefit society.

Promote the change you want to see in the world!

Study Plan

A study plan designed to face current world challenges, combining technologies and practical skills so you are always one step ahead in a global and dynamic environment that is filled with opportunities. Consult the previous study program (2017 Plan).

1st Term

  • Foreign language I
  • Digital culture
  • General studies elective in math
  • Culture and gender
  • Fundamentals of political science and international relations
  • Contemporary mexican politics

2nd Term

  • Statistics for social sciences
  • Economics for social science
  • History of international relations
  • Constitutional law
  • Foreign language II
  • Academic reasoning
  • Human rights

3rd Term

  • Social movements and civil society
  • Foreign language III
  • Academic writing
  • General studies elective in social sciences
  • Research methods in social sciences
  • Political and social theory
  • Public policy

4th Term

  • General studies elective in humanities
  • Social psychology
  • Administrative law
  • Comparative politics
  • Contemporary communication and culture
  • Advanced research methods in social sciences
  • Contemporary latin america

5th Term

  • Climate change and environmental policy
  • Global governance and public policy
  • Comparative political systems
  • Global political economy
  • Professional practices I
  • General studies elective in natural sciences
  • General studies elective in arts

6th Term

  • Political parties and systems
  • Political institutions and democracy
  • Federalism and local governments
  • Select topics
  • Security studies
  • Development theory and practice

7th Term

  • Communication and political marketing
  • Legislative processes and practice
  • Professional practices II
  • Perspectives of the discipline
  • Political parties and government

8th Term

  • Campaign design and analysis
  • Politics and new technologies
  • Political research and analysis
  • Public policy practice
  • Vanguard topics

Accreditations

By accepting the challenge, you will:

  1. Make public policy proposals.
  2. Participate in the country’s political life.
  3. Evaluate processes in electoral institutes.
  4. Advise government agencies and decentralized organizations.
  5. Collaborate in human rights commissions.
  6. Analyze policies in research academies or specialized journalism.

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