Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Political Science)
Field of Study:
$21,578/Yr
Kent State University Political Science alumni work in the public and private sectors across the United States and around the globe. Others go on to graduate programs or law school. We offer four concentrations at Kent State, allowing students to explore a range of fields of study. Students may choose to concentrate in American Politics, International Relations & Comparative Politics, or Public Policy, or they may choose a “General” Political Science major. Regardless of concentration, political science majors study political and economic systems; policies that impact their daily lives; dynamics like social movements and economic shifts; events like war, revolution, and elections; and problems like human trafficking, drug cartels, and economic crisis.
The American Politics concentration investigates the political context of life in the United States, including 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 including Latin America, the Middle East, and Russia.
The General concentration allows students to select any political science courses for their major, rather than choosing a specific area of concentration.
The Public Policy concentration explores how governments address major questions such as health care, environmental protection, and foreign policy.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $21578 (USD 21578) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Compulsory Fees | $8605 (USD 8605) |
Total Cost | $8605 (USD 8605) |
Previous Year Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $24208 (USD 24208) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Admission decisions are based upon the following:
- cumulative grade point average,
- ACT and/or SAT scores,
- strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends.
- Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Graduation Requirements:
- Minimum 120 total credit hours and 42 upper-division credit hours
- Minimum 2.000 cumulative GPA and 2.000 major GPA.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
Career and Placement after Course
Jobs for Political Science Grads
- Lobbyist
- Lawyer
- Diplomat or foreign service officer
- Political scientist
- Professor
- Business executive
- Political consultant
- Government official
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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SWE Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
B.A Political Science (Public Policy) | full time | 4 years | on-campus | $24208 |
B.A Political Science (American Politics) | full time | 4 years | on-campus | $24208 |
B.A Political Science | full time | 4 years | on-campus | $24208 |
B.A Political Science (International Relations-Comparative Politics) | full time | 4 years | on-campus | $24208 |
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