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Political Science in Lisbon, Portugal

Temple Rome’s educational philosophy centers on experiential, on-site learning which uses Rome, Italy, and Europe as its classroom, laboratory, and studio. Whether you study Political Science, Art History, or Business, your learning at Temple Rome will be enhanced with site visits and excursions around Rome and beyond, prominent guest speakers, and grappling in a hands-on manner with pressing cultural, political, artistic, scientific and economic issues of our time. Learn more about on-site learning at Temple Rome.

After your first year at Temple University Rome, explore the possibilities of studying abroad in over 80 countries around the world with the help from Temple University's Education Abroad Office. With Rome as your foundation, give yourself the personal and professional advantage of an expanded global perspective that will help you grow in countless ways.

    List of Majors (Philadelphia Track)

    Tyler School of Art and Architecture
    Fox School of Business and Management
    College of Education and Human Development
    College of Liberal Arts
    Lew Klein College of Media and Communication
    College of Public Health
    College of Science and Technology
    School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
    School of Theater, Film and Media Arts
    University Studies

    List of Majors (Japan Track)

    Art

    True to the curriculum of Temple’s renowned Tyler School of Art and Architecture, the Art major focuses on visual art practice within a liberal arts context. Courses include design, drawing, painting, three-dimensional design, printmaking, digital photography, digital imaging, Internet imaging, moving images, motion graphics, media arts and art history. The faculty teaches studio art from the viewpoint of its connection to such disciplines as psychology, literature, philosophy, mathematics, biology and physics.

    Asian Studies

    Asian Studies features an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the Asia-Pacific region’s fast-growing economies, rapid social change, environmental challenges, regional tensions, and rich cultural traditions. Students may specialize in various disciplines such as international relations, religion, literature, or history. Asian Studies majors must study an East Asian language.

    Communication Studies

    Communication Studies embraces a variety of disciplines from Temple’s highly ranked Klein College of Media and Communication, including media studies, production, advertising, journalism, and rhetoric. The major has a Production Track with an emphasis in visual or audio production. To develop as professionals, students may undertake an optional internship from a variety of related fields.

    Computer Science 3+1 Program

    The BA and BS programs in Computer Science (CS) are designed for students whose major interest is the general study of computer science rather than a particular application area. These programs provide students with a broad education in traditional computer science concepts including algorithms, software engineering, computer architecture, programming languages, data structures, operating systems, networks, artificial intelligence, and image processing. Students study the first 3 years at the Japan campus and then complete the final year at Main Campus in Philadelphia.

    Economics

    Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary, Economics provides fundamental tools of analysis for all social science subjects, adding depth and complexity to the study of political science, geography and urban studies, history, and law. Courses address such issues as economic development, creation of wealth, fundamentals of economic policies, and financial theory and principles. The senior seminar pays special attention to Japan’s place in the Asian and global economies.

    General Studies

    General Studies enables students, in consultation with the Academic Advising Center, to design an interdisciplinary major in the humanities (critical languages, English, philosophy and religion) or social sciences (American studies, Asian studies, economics, history, political science and psychology). Students may create an area of study that embraces an intellectual theme, such as environmental and population control, human rights, war and peace, or moral and ethical responsibilities.

    International Affairs

    International Affairs is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary subject which covers political science, geography, economics and history. It explores international cooperation and conflict, poverty and development, the nature and causes of war, nationalism and social change, and other issues. Focusing especially upon Japan and its place in Asia and the world, it requires students to study regions besides East Asia and the United States. Students must undertake an internship and study an East Asian language.

    International Business Studies

    International Business Studies was developed in response to the contemporary global need for personnel with the knowledge and skills to work in the international arena. The curriculum encompasses a general knowledge of cultures, economies and societies, the business knowledge required to succeed in a variety of careers, and the language abilities to work across borders. The program aims to equip graduates with the skills for effective and efficient operations in a multilingual and multicultural business environment.

    Political Science

    Political Science intersects with almost all the humanities. It analyzes and systematizes political systems, political theory, and international relations. Students sound out the dimensions of these three sectors in basic courses before they specialize. They are strongly recommended to study a foreign language.

    Psychological Studies

    Psychological Studies provides a broad understanding of psychology as the science of human behavior and of its underlying mental processes, while uniquely focusing on cross-cultural and Asian issues. Foundation courses such as developmental, clinical, social, cognitive, and organizational psychology develop students’ skills in critical thinking, research methodology, and research writing, and broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of pertinent cross-cultural and Asian issues. Students must participate in either an internship or a research project, both of which culminate in a final paper.