AA Political Science (Potomac State College, Keyser) at West Virginia University

Programme overview

Why Study Political Science? Political Science offers students a chance to explore the dynamics of control that shape our world, here in America and internationally. What leads people to take political action? Why do political events unfold a certain way? What are the moral and ethical questions that surround politics? When it comes to answering these questions, Political Science is built on the core aspects of the great liberal arts tradition.

Faculty: WVU Potomac State College - Liberal Arts | Duration: 60 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

60-credit-hour curriculum combining general education foundations with major courses including Introduction to American Government, Global Political Issues, Law and the Legal System, Introduction to Comparative Politics.

Career pathways

Career opportunities for a four-year graduate in political science include: city manager, lawyer, diplomat, educator, labor relations specialist, political consultant, public recreation director, public health official, urban planner, journalist, law enforcement officer, and lobbyist.

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Entry requirements

Applies at WVU Potomac State College level: entering freshmen are admitted directly into the major. Benchmark Requirements Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA overall and in the major. If a course is repeated, all attempts will be included in the calculation of the GPA unless the course is eligible for a D/F repeat. Students must meet with their POLS adviser each semester. Students who do not meet these benchmarks may be removed from their major.

Duration: 60 credit hours

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