Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Political Science)
Field of Study:
$21,244/Yr
Political Science is among the most popular liberal arts majors and is highly suitable for combination as a double major with other disciplines such as business, economics, foreign languages, history, international studies, philosophy, psychology, and sociology, among others.
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees may be obtained with or without a concentration. Students may pursue concentrations in Government Affairs and Civic Engagement, Foreign and National Security Affairs, Law and the Courts, Political Theory, and Race, Ethnicity and Gender Politics.
Public Service
The Political Science major provides students with the tools to become effective and politically active citizens and leaders. Students learn to process the endless flow of ideas, rhetoric and data that are an inescapable feature of the information age. By polishing valuable skills in analysis, communication, research, and writing, political science classes challenge students to think independently, with an informed awareness of current affairs and tolerance for other points of view. With these skills Political Science graduates are always among the leaders in community organizations and electoral politics.
Pre-Law
Political Science continues to be the single most popular major among students who apply to law school. Law schools emphasize the importance of a course of study that develops the following skills: an understanding of human nature and human institutions, clarity in written and oral communication, and creative and critical thinking. Political Science offers such an education, plus a number of courses that provide undergraduates with a rigorous introduction to legal concepts and arguments, as well as to the operation of the American legal system. Students who are interested in a majoring in Political Science as a preparation for law school are encouraged to pursue a concentration in Law and the Courts and they are invited to consult with the department?s pre-law advisor.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Spring Intake | |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Submit official transcripts of all previous education completed
- Applicant must meet one of the following criteria:Rank in the upper one-half of their graduating high school clas Or ACT composite score of 20 or higher or SAT equivalent Or a 3.0 or higher GPA
- Submitting SAT/ACT score is optional
- Submit English Language Proficiency test scores
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 61 in iBT; 500 in PBT
- IELTS: minimum 6.0
- PTE: minimum 44
- Duolingo: minimum 95
- ACT English: minimum 18
- SAT Reading: minimum 24
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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SWE Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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