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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

  • ID:SFU10056
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Saint Francis University Online Application
  • Secondary/High School Transcripts and notarized English translations

English requirements

International Students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency. The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement:

  • TOEFL, IELTS, iTEP, EIKEN or PTE Academic scores, or IB score of 5 or higher on the English A 1 or 2 exams.

Course Information

American politics. International affairs. Health care. Jobs. The environment. Civil rights. If you are interested in such matters, Political Science is a major you should consider. Political Science has been defined as the study of “who gets what, when, and how.” It involves the study of government and public policy, as well as the study of the behavior of individuals and groups in the pursuit of their interests. Political Science majors can develop skills in writing, communications, analysis, and research. Such skills are useful in various employment settings. Such flexibility is attractive at a time when students can expect to change jobs, and even careers, on a number of occasions. Political Science helps to prepare students for careers in law; local, state, and national government service; interest groups and organizations; business; political campaigns; journalism, and teaching. Valuable training is also provided for graduate school and for those who eventually seek elected or appointed positions in public life or in the non-profit sector. In addition, the Political Science program is designed to inform students’ interest in politics, to develop a deeper and fuller understanding of political processes, in short, to provide a solid conceptual foundation that can be built upon in their later lives as citizens. In the belief that learning extends beyond the walls of the classroom, experiential educational opportunities in the form of internships and simulations (e.g., mock conventions, moot courts, model United Nations, etc.) are also available. Students can pursue a general B.A. in Political Science or can pursue more specialized concentrations in Pre-Law, International Studies, Public Administration/Government Service or Political Communications. Minors in Political Science and Public Administration/Government Service are also available.

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Courses Required for the Major: (36 credits)

  • American National Government
  • World Politics
  • American Public Policy Debates & Controversies: Bridging the Divide through Public Policy Analysis
  • Ethics and Public Policy
  • Foundations of Political Theory
  • Seminar in Research Techniques

Six credits taken from:

  • Democracy and Dictatorship: Comparative Politics in the Modern World
  • U.S. Foreign Policy
  • International Law, International Organization and the Quest for World Order

Six credits taken from:

  • The Road to the White House
  • Constitutional Law
  • The American Presidency
  • Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
  • Six credits in Political Science not taken as required courses
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Career Opportunity

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - USD $1769 per year

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