BS Political Science at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

PROGRAM CURRENTLY ON HOLD AND NOT ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS AT WORLD CAMPUS. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science emphasizes the technical aspects of political science knowledge development and application. In addition to broad coursework in political science, students will complete courses in statistics and research design, advanced classes in social science methods and upper level political science courses that employ quantitative research skills in exploring substantive themes.

Faculty: College of the Liberal Arts | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Quantitative Political Analysis, Scientific Study of Politics, Techniques of Calculus I, Introduction to Political Research.

Career pathways

Students completing the Bachelor of Science degree develop a portfolio of concrete and immediately marketable set of skills that are in demand among employers. They are prepared to begin careers as campaign strategists, policy analysts and lobbyists, as well as in business and in national defense and other aspects of government.

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Entry requirements

Entrance to the Major Admission to the major requires a grade of C or better in MATH 110 or MATH 140 and a grade of B or better in PLSC 309 . These courses must be completed by the end of the semester during which the admission to major process is carried out.

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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