Ø Background to the program
and subject area:
Established in 1965, the Department of Political
Science is one of the oldest disciplines taught in the Arabic language. This
department is interested in studying the various cognitive skills that fall
within the scope of: political thought, political theory, comparative political
systems, political meeting and international relations. The department seeks to
familiarize students with these areas of knowledge in a generalized, systematic
and structured manner through the study of these subjects and the use of
scientific research methods and modern ways of university teaching. The department
aims to give students the necessary knowledge to enable them to understand the
political processes and interactions at the local, regional and international levels
without interpreting and analyzing these processes.
Ø Vision statements of the
program:
To deepen the understanding and awareness of the
field of Political Science by promoting theoretical knowledge of the fields of
this science and its branches of knowledge, which include political theory and
comparative political systems, international relations, international and
regional organization, parties and interest groups, and the issues of state and
power
Ø Mission statements of the
program:
To contribute to the development of the knowledge
of students through critical thinking and enhance their ability to analyze
contemporary political problems and work to support the department with
qualified and experienced teachers so that they actively contribute to the
conduct of studies and scientific research and training students in specialized
research work.
Ø Program Aims:
1.
To meet the need for the
preparation of graduates of qualified academic qualification, and in the
political field in order to supplement the institutions, ministries and
government departments related to the political field.
2.
Contribute to the
achievement of the mission of the University of Jordan to achieve universality
and excellence at the international level.
3.
The specialization of Political
Science is a center of attraction for Jordanian, Arab and foreign students,
providing financial support to the university.
4.
Work on field training for
Political Science students in ministries and institutions, leading to the
refinement of their personality and their involvement in political training
before finishing their years of schooling.
5.
To increase the political
awareness of the graduates of the department and to work on their conscious
political upbringing.
6.
To provide the Ministry of
Education with the qualified staff to work on the inclusion of the subject of
Political Science principles to be factored into the school curricula..
7.
Develop the student's
research and creative abilities such as those related to the political,
economic and social problems in different regions of the world and the use of
the courses of schools of other faculties related to Political Science such as Public
Administration, Public International Law and others.
8.
To establish relations
with the Political Science departments in sister universities in order to
create academic cooperation, which reflects positively on the teaching and
research process of both faculty members and students. The department also
hosts lecturers from professors and domestic and foreign political workers to
discuss Jordanian, regional and global political issues. It is the belief of
the department in the importance of communicating with the community, the
faculty members give lectures and seminars in universities, institutes, schools
and Jordanian forums to shed light on political topics of interest to the
nation and the citizen. Faculty members have been working as visiting
professors at local, Arab and foreign universities, as well as collaborating
with a large number of officials and community studies centers at the national
and regional level, which helps to strengthen the dissemination of information,
scientific research and awareness in Jordan and abroad.
9.
The Department of
Political Science plays an important role in the service of society through
research and specialized studies organized by the department. These activities
include various political issues at the local, regional and international
levels..