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Course Overview

The major of Political Science investigates how individuals, groups and nations interact with others. Political Science analyzes how conflict is managed by the various parties. Political Science has many areas of inquiry including: American Government and Law, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Public Administration/Public Policy.

The Department offers both a Traditional and a Behavioral Approach. The Traditional School utilizes Legal, Historical, and philosophical tools to analyze and evaluate Political Institutions and processes. The Behavioral School employs the Scientific Method which includes, Problem Recognition, Hypotheses formation, gathering data and forming conclusions.

The Political Science major provides students with skills necessary for careers in Law, Government, Education, Business and the Not-For-Profit World. In addition, it provides students with the tools to make informed and logical decisions in both their professional careers and in their personal lives.

  • Prepare students with the knowledge and skills for successful opportunities in the fields of Government, Law, Education, Business and the Not for Profit area.
  • Provide students with specific courses in American Government/Law, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Public Administration/Public Policy.
  • Offer Departmental majors and minors as well as other students on campus the opportunity to explore political and historical topics through lectures and forums and through our club activity.
  • Develop the skills of Critical Thinking, Analysis, and Research.
  • Compliment course offerings with a full range of off-campus activities including internships, independent study, field trips abroad and to museum and cultural visits.
  • To provide career guidance for all students and to provide specific Information for admissions to Law Schools, Graduate Schools of Political Science, PublicAdministration/Public Policy, International Relations and Education.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  1. Submit your High School transcripts translated into the English language.
  2. If your previous institution was outside the United States, you will be required to have a course-by-course evaluation of your transcript. It is recommended that you use the SpanTran evaluation service 
    • We also accept transcripts that have been evaluated by any credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
  3. Submit proof of High School completion (diploma)
    • If you are currently still in High School please let us know your expected graduation date
  4. SAT/ACT scores are optional (with the exception of Student-Athletes and Nursing students)
  5. Provide TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE, or ITEP exam results.

Note: This requirement may be waived for students attending International schools.

Degree Requirements:

TEST UNDERGRADUATE
TOEFL iBT 70
IELTS 6
Duolingo 95
PTE 50
ITEP 3.7

Fees

Undergraduate Commuter Student Fee: $27188

Tuition (12 – 18 credits): $13344 per semester


This information was accurate on : 20/01/2021
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