Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Political Science] From Kent State University

Admission decisions are based upon the following:

• cumulative grade point average,
• ACT and/or SAT scores,
• strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends.
• Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Graduation Requirements:

• Minimum 120 total credit hours and 42 upper-division credit hours
• Minimum 2.000 cumulative GPA and 2.000 major GPA.

 Political Science provides students with a well-rounded, in-demand skill set that prepares them for success in a variety of careers, both public and private. Students graduate from our courses with advanced critical thinking skills, enhanced oral and written communication abilities and research and data analysis skills. Our Political Methods course teaches rigorous quantitative analysis. Together, these classes prepare students for careers that rely on communications, networking, analysis, public speaking, as well as global and inter-cultural awareness. This approach gives political science majors a competitive edge in an increasingly globalized world. See below for more details, and check out KSU Political Science on Facebook to see alumni bios!

Career Options after B.A (H) Political Science

• Civil Services
• Politics
• Law
• Political Scientist
• Social Service
• Journalism
• Marketing
• Teaching

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis skills;
• Demonstrate advanced written and oral communication skills;
• Understand national and international political affairs and governmental systems;
• Demonstrate multi-cultural literacy;