United States Government and Politics Degree
A program that focuses on the systematic study of United States political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in American political theory, political parties and interest groups, state and local governments, Constitutional law, federalism and national institutions, executive and legislative politics, judicial politics, popular attitudes and media influences, political research methods, and applications to the study of specific issues and institutions.
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Popular Public Colleges & Universities Offering This Program
- 208 Edgemont Blvd
Alamosa, CO 81102 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 22
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Remote Town
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 131 Summer Street
Bridgewater, MA 02325 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Large Suburb
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 646 Swift Rd (ATTN: MASG)
West Point, NY 10996 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 20
- Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
- Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
- Campus Location: Large Suburb
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
- Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- 302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 24
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Campus Location: Midsized City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Charles at Mount Royal
Baltimore, MD 21201 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 10
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- 9500 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 34
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 100 Morrissey Blvd
Boston, MA 02125 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 19
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
- Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Chestnut Ave.
Denton, TX 76203 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Midsized City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- 201 Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, UT 84112 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Midsized City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- 1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 12
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Small City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- 7777 S May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73159 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 8
- Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: No Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
- Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Single Campus
- Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year
Popular Private Colleges & Universities Offering This Program
- 5050 Ave Maria Blvd
Ave Maria, FL 34142 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 8
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Rural
- Tenure System: No Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
- 620 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20064 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 5
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- 900 N.Benton
Springfield, MO 65802 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Midsized City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 1 Garnand Drive
Emory, VA 24327 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 8
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Rural
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
- Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Size & Residential Status: Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- 1111 N Glenstone
Springfield, MO 65802 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Midsized City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
- Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- 800 Florida Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- 2121 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 134
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
- Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
- 3800 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27607 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 5
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
- Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 8 Ashburton Pl Beacon Hill
Boston, MA 02108 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- 180 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
- Highest Degree Offered: Master's
- Campus Location: Rural Fringe
- Tenure System: No Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
- Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Size & Residential Status: Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- 345 Boyer Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1
- Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
- Campus Location: Remote Town
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
- Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
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