Learn the American political system and how it influences government.

Study the basis of political rules, how political actors make choices, and the barriers to social justice.

Understand the U.S. Constitution and how it came to be.

Learn the 5 main solutions the framers embedded in the U.S. Constitution: how it was developed, how it was ratified, how it can be improved, how Federalism affects our lives and what it says about our civil rights and liberties.

Become knowledgeable about our political institutions.

Study the Congress, presidency, judiciary, and the bureaucracy—how they make and enforce decisions.

Explore political parties and how they work.

Study the inner workings of political parties. Review how they run election campaigns and how lobbying and interest groups work.

Dig into the role of the media and its impact on political controversy.

Get an in-depth look at how the media influences political controversies, how we identify misinformation, and why public opinion is so sharply divided.

Explore college majors and future careers related to politics and government.

Topics covered in this course offer a solid foundation for those thinking about pursuing a future in political office, government agencies, lobbying groups, think tanks, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or the media.

Final Capstone Project

Assume the role of the U.S. President and make a decision about how to solve a global crisis. This will involve:

• Writing a “Policy Paper” outlining your goals, recommended actions, and what success looks like.
• Thinking through how you will modify your decision based on interactions with international organizations such as the Security Council.
• Answering the question: will you use force, economic sanctions, or diplomacy?

Mentoring

You’ll receive guidance from a Georgetown University mentor who will support you and answer questions throughout your learning experience. You can expect:

• Encouragement and direction on all assignments.
• Inspiration and motivation to help you succeed.
• Brainstorming to help you prepare for your capstone project.
• Feedback on your final project.

Flexible Learning

• 100% online learning that works with your schedule.
• 20 to 30 hours of total instruction and coursework, including engaging multimedia simulations and assignments through dynamic videos featuring Dr. Mark Rom of Georgetown University.
• Interact with fellow students from around the world.