Summer Springboard
Political Science
ON THE CAMPUS OF BERKELEY
EXPLORE HOW GOVERNMENTS, INSTITUTIONS AND PEOPLE SHAPE THE DECISIONS THAT INFLUENCE COMMUNITIES AND SOCIETY.
THIS IS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE YOU’LL FOCUS ON ONE COURSE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION.
Political Science
- Explore how governments, political institutions and public policy shape communities and society.
- Learn about the roles of elections, political parties and public opinion within democratic systems.
- Examine how leaders, citizens and organizations influence political and governmental decision-making.
- Consider how media, technology and changing social conditions affect politics and civic life.
- Explore different perspectives on contemporary political and public policy issues.
- Discover career paths in government, law, public policy, advocacy, civic leadership and related fields.
Summer Springboard
Political Science
About This Course
Political science examines how governments, institutions and individuals influence the decisions that shape communities and society. The field encompasses political systems, elections, public opinion, policymaking and the many ways citizens and organizations participate in the political process.
This course introduces students to the forces that influence politics, government and public policy. Students will explore the roles of political institutions, leaders, citizens and organizations while considering how media, technology and changing social conditions affect political and civic life. They will also examine different perspectives on contemporary issues and explore careers connected to political science.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Explore political science through an applied approach that connects key concepts to real-world questions, issues and decisions facing governments, organizations and communities.
Career Exploration
Discover career paths in government, law, public policy, advocacy, civic leadership and related fields while gaining insight into the work of professionals connected to political science.
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“Summer Springboard was an amazing experience and I am so glad I chose to do this program. It taught so much about what I want to pursue in my future.”
– Taliha B. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Political Science
Meet Your Instructor
Instructor Information Coming Soon!
Courses are taught by accomplished and passionate faculty recruited from many area colleges, universities and professional forums. Each faculty member is selected for their subject area expertise and proven ability to both challenge and captivate students.
“It was great here. Almost everything was perfect and I genuinely feel that I gained something from this. I finally know what I want to do in life and want to work hard for it.”
– Malcolm C. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Political Science
Dates & Tuition
| 2027 Dates |
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| Session 7: July 25 – August 6, 2027 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition |
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| Residential Tuition: $6,298* |
| Commuter Tuition: $3,298* |
*Apply by November 30 to lock in the lowest prices of the year. Tuition increases on December 1.
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: Berkeley |
| State: California |
| Campus: Berkeley |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly, UW Foster, and NYSID which are run in partnership with SSB). Universities and their affiliated departments and partners do not control and are not responsible or liable in any manner for any part of the Summer Springboard program.