Political Science The University of Jordan (UJ)

Overview

The program of Political Science is one of the leading departments in the The University of Jordan (UJ). The Department of Political Science teaches students how to deal with scientific topics such as political theory, comparative political systems, international relations, foreign policy, international politics, the theories of political development and is also interested in regional political studies such as Arab political systems. It also focuses on the political development of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Furthermore, it concentrates on contemporary international political problems from their political, economic and social aspects.

Program Aims:

• Meeting the need to prepare graduates who are academically qualified and have in-depth knowledge in the political field to support institutions, ministries and government departments relevant to the political sphere.
• Contributing to the achievement of the mission of the University of Jordan to achieve international achievement and excellence at the international level.
• The specialization of Political Science is a center for attracting Jordanian, Arab and foreign students, thus providing financial support to the university.
• Working on field training for students of Political Science in ministries and institutions, which leads to the refinement of their personality and their involvement in political issues before the end of their school years
• Working to raise political awareness among graduates of the department and work with informed political expertise.
• Providing the Ministry of Education with the qualified staff to work on the incorporation of the principles of science into politics so that they can be taught in school curricula.