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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - International Studies Concentration
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - International Studies Concentration

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - International Studies Concentration

  • ID:SFU10058
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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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

The BA in Political Science with an International Studies Concentration reflects the reality of globalization and prepares students to address, manage and resolve contemporary foreign policy and public policy challenges, problems and issues employing an international and comparative perspective. The concentration addresses political, social, cultural and economic issues in their global and historical context. Students completing the concentration will have a sound grounding in international affairs and will have the analytical and problem-solving tools to address complex global public policy issues. The concentration will prepare students for further graduate study and careers in international trade, international law, international social and economic development, international security, and foreign policy through employment with international governmental organizations, the non-profit sector, law firms, international business, and the U.S. government.

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Courses Required for the Major: (36 credits)

  • American National Government
  • World Politics
  • War and Peace: International Relations in the Modern World
  • U.S. Foreign Policy
  • American Public Policy Debates & Controversies: Bridging the Divide through Public Policy Analysis
  • Ethics and Public Policy
  • Foundations of Political Theory
  • Seminar in Research Techniques

Three credits taken from:

  • Democracy and Dictatorship: Comparative Politics in the Modern World
  • International Law, International Organization and the Quest for World Order

Three 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

Courses Required for Concentration: (24 credits)

Six credits taken from:

  • Europe and the World 1500-1815
  • Europe and the World Since 1815
  • World History (Asian Perspectives) 1200-1800
  • World History (Asian Perspectives) Since 1800
  • Eighteen credits taken from History, to be chosen in consultation with Political Science advisor
  • Students are further encouraged to take foreign language courses and pursue a study abroad and/or internship experience.
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Health Insurance - USD $1769 per year

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