Overview

You will learn the knowledge and skills to be an effective global citizen and achieve your career goals in diverse worlds, ranging from law to business to nonprofit to public policy.

In addition to the small discussion-based classes, we emphasize the “hands-on” learning, such as internships, our Model UN and Moot Court programs, engaging in scholarly research projects, and study abroad.

Careers

Graduates of the Political Science program at the California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt find fulfilling jobs or pursue more education in diverse fields. Some trek the globe, working with non-governmental organizations, tackling international issues, and addressing some of the biggest challenges the world faces. Others become entrenched in the political world as elected officials, lobbyists, legislative analysts, or consultants.

Or, they find jobs in the world of nonprofit organizations as organizers, advocates, and leaders. And, many of our graduates pursue advanced degrees in law, policy, political science, or other social sciences.

Attorney

Elected Official

Intelligence Analyst

Journalist

Legislative Assistant

Marketing Research Analyst

Nonprofit Leader

Policy Analyst

Political Consultant

Public Relations Specialist

Union Leader

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Inequalities

Food Politics

Environmental Politics

Politics of Criminal Justice

Public Policy Process

Career Workshop

Topics in Political Theory

The Arab-Israeli Conflict: History, Narratives and Nationalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Application Fee of U.S. $70.00 (non-refundable) can be paid online when applying on Cal State Apply.

Submit the Certification of Financial Support [PDF] along with a Bank Statement or Letter verifying funding

Send a photocopy of your passport photo page

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework/examinations

English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17494 USD / year

≈ 17494 USD / year
Out-of-State

17494 USD / year

≈ 17494 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6838 USD / year

≈ 6838 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-resident students pay an additional $444 per unit on top of base tuition.

Living costs

Arcata

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Arcata

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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