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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Political Communications Concentration
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Political Communications Concentration

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Political Communications Concentration

  • ID:SFU10060
  • 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 a concentration in Political Communications is designed for students who wish to specialize in media-related careers in the fields of politics, government, government relations, and journalism. In addition to training and experiences identified in the Political Science Major, the program enables students to significantly improve both their personal communications skills in writing and public speaking but also allows them to acquire expertise in developing and implementing communications strategies, using the latest communications technologies.

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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
  • Political Science Internship
  • Political Science Internship
  • Foundations of Political Theory
  • Seminar in Research Techniques

Six credits taken from:

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

Six credits taken from:

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

Courses Required for Concentration: (24 credits)

  • Speech Fundamentals and Public Speaking
  • Media Literacy and Society
  • Eighteen credits taken from Communications, to be chosen in consultation with Political Science advisor
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Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - USD $1769 per year

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