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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Kent State University Kent State University, USA

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USD 22316

Tuition Fee (USD)

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USD 70

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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58%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science empowers students to be engaged global citizens and informed consumers of information who are competitive in a range of careers. Graduates work in the public and private sectors across the United States and around the globe. Many also go on to graduate programs or to law school.

Students in the major are provided internship and study abroad opportunities, including two semester-long, 15-credit hour internship programs, one in Washington, D.C., and one in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, the Department of Political Science offers study-abroad courses in multiple countries during the summer, and students often also take advantage of Kent State programs in Florence, Italy, and Geneva, Switzerland. More information can be found on the Department of Political Science website.

The Political Science major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The American Politics concentration investigates the political context of life in the United States in courses on public opinion, elections and the media, as well as Congress, the presidency, and the courts.
  • The International Relations-Comparative Politics concentration focuses on international policy and politics, including aid and development, energy and oil, human rights and regions of the world (e.g., Latin America,  the Middle East and Russia).
  • The General concentration allows students to design their own specialization rather than choosing a specific area to concentrate.
  • The Public Policy concentration explores how governments address major policy questions such as health care, environmental protection and foreign policy. Courses introduce students not only to policy questions and implications, but also to the skills involved in policy analysis.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis skills.
  • Demonstrate advanced written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of national and international issues and political systems.
  • Demonstrate multicultural literacy.
  • Demonstrate competence with quantitative statistical and qualitative analysis tools.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 15

Program Intensity Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

May 2024, Aug 2024

Closed

Jan 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    48 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    58% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    22316

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 70

    Application Fee
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    12676 Per year

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