STUDYING THE PROBLEMS OF APPLIED POLITICAL SCIENCE IN THE PROCESS OF TEACHING POLITICAL SCIENCE

The article is devoted to the methodological problems of studying the section "Applied Political Sci-ence" in the course of political science. Revealed its role in the educational process, the relationship with other sections of the discipline. The structure of applied political science, its subject, methods and specificity in relation to theoretical political science are shown. Analyzed the most important problems that need to be considered in the study of applied political science. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of political forecasting and its importance in the management of social and political events and processes. The essence and basic principles of political modeling, the typology of models: material, analog, computer, etc. are con-sidered. Methodological recommendations are given for considering the topics of the section in lectures and practical classes, their importance in the professional training of bachelors is shown.