Free Online American Politics Courses from Top Universities

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Interested students looking to gain an online education for free in American politics have options from these universities listed below. Course topics will cover the federal government, foreign diplomacy, and more.
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Free American Politics Courses

Courses in American politics are available online for free from Brigham Young University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Students can learn about the procedures of the American government and what constitutes an individual's role in a democracy, among other issues.

Brigham Young University

This free online course, in American politics, at BYU is an introductory course on the nation's system of government. The course is written by instructor Jonathan D. Mott, PhD. Students can sign up online in order to access course materials through their email. Lesson topics include the US Constitution, the individual branches of government, the federal budget, and more.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT hosts a variety of courses on American politics online for free. Students can download course materials, read through lecture notes, and learn which textbooks to consider for these classes. Topics include public opinion in political science, national security, American foreign policy, and more.

Free Online American Politics Courses at a Glance

Course & School Program Level Format Assignments Quizzes & Exams Downloadable
An American Citizen's Guide to Government and Politics course from Brigham Young University Undergraduate Text No Yes Yes
American Political Thought course from MIT Undergraduate/graduate Texts/lecture notes Yes No Yes
American Foreign Policy: Past, Present and Future course from MIT Undergraduate Texts/lecture notes Yes No Yes
Introduction to the American Political Process course from MIT Undergraduate Texts/lecture notes Yes No Yes
American Foreign Policy: Theory and Method course from MIT Graduate Texts/study materials Yes No Yes
Special Graduate Topic in Political Science: Public Opinion course from MIT Graduate Texts Yes No Yes
Reading Seminar in Social Science: Intelligence and National Security course from MIT Undergraduate Texts/lecture notes/study materials Yes Yes Yes
Race, Crime and Citizenship in American Law course from MIT Undergraduate Texts Yes No Yes
Special Graduate Topic in Political Science: Political Behavior course from MIT Graduate Texts/study materials Yes No Yes
Comparative Health Policy course from MIT Undergraduate Texts/lecture notes Yes Yes Yes
U.S. Social Policy course from MIT Undergraduate Texts/study materials Yes No Yes
Seminar on Politics and Conflict in the Middle East course from MIT Undergraduate/graduate Texts Yes Yes Yes
Intelligence: Practice, Problems and Prospects course from MIT Graduate Texts Yes No Yes
Public Opinion and American Democracy course from MIT Undergraduate Texts Yes No Yes

Popular Schools

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    1. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

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    2. Bryant & Stratton College

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    3. Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

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    5. Keiser University

    Program Options

    Master's
      • M.S. - Psychology
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    Bachelor's
      • B.A. - Legal Studies
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    Associate's
      • Associate of Sciences - Information Technology
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    6. Saint Leo University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Criminal Justice: Education
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      • MS: Criminal Justice
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      • MA: Creative Writing - Poetry
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      • BA: Criminal Justice
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      • AA: Criminal Justice
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      • Suicide and Cyberbullying Prevention Certificate
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  • Online Programs Available
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    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • DME: Doctor of Music Education
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    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor of Science in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
    Certificate
      • CTG: Communication
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  • Online Programs Available
    9. Penn Foster High School

    Program Options

    High School Diploma
      • HS Diploma
  • Campus and Online Programs
    10. Pacific Oaks College

    Program Options

    Certificate
      • Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
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Featured Schools

The schools and programs listed below are popular educational options, and tuition varies based on program and location

Grand Canyon University

  • Ed.D in Teaching and Learning with an Emphasis in Adult Learning - Qualitative Research
  • M.S. Psychology with an Emphasis in Gerontology
  • BS in Psychology

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Bryant & Stratton College

  • BA - General Management
  • Criminal Justice Studies - AAS
  • Business Assistant Diploma

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Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology

  • Masters in Psychology
  • Masters in Dispute Resolution
  • Masters in Legal Studies

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Full Sail University

  • Computer Science Masters - Online
  • BS - Sportscasting
  • Computer Science Bachelors with AI Concentration - Online

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Keiser University

  • M.S. - Psychology
  • B.A. - Legal Studies
  • Associate of Sciences - Information Technology

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Saint Leo University

  • Doctor of Criminal Justice: Education
  • MS: Criminal Justice
  • BA: Criminal Justice
  • AA: Criminal Justice

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The Chicago School

  • M.A. Psychology
  • M.A. Behavioral Economics
  • Suicide and Cyberbullying Prevention Certificate
  • Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning

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Liberty University

  • DME: Doctor of Music Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
  • CTG: Communication

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