Overview

All majors take foundational political science courses, a career planning course, research methods, and the senior capstone course. The remaining courses are based on the student's choice of one of the six concentrations described below.

Even with the concentration requirements, students have the flexibility to select some coursework from areas of interest outside of their concentrations.

Learning Objectives

Regardless of their concentration, all PSPS majors have the opportunity to achieve these learning objectives:

Students are able to apply key concepts used to study governmental and non-state structures and actors in political systems.

Students are able to analyze political phenomena and critique arguments in a theoretically informed manner.

Students are able to apply their disciplinary knowledge to address contemporary, real-world problems.

Students are able to identify, evaluate, and accurately apply verifiable sources of evidence, including empirical research.

Key Features

Political Science and Public Service - American Politics is the concentration for students who are interested in the study and practice of American Government.

Classes explore such topics as the institutions of government at the state and federal level (executive, Congress, judiciary), elections and campaigns, interest groups, and the political behavior of citizens.

In their classes, students will learn how to interpret current events, analyze the news, write coherently, create and consume original research, read and interpret statistics and data, argue a point with clarity and logic, and integrate different sources of information in a meaningful way.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga encourages students in the American Politics concentration to engage in fieldwork, volunteer on local, state, and national campaigns, and intern in governmental offices, nonprofit organizations, or interest groups. Formal semester-long internships are available in the state government and in Washington, D.C.

Through these courses and practical experience, students are able to develop skills that will be translatable to a large number of careers.

Graduates of this program work on campaigns, serve as elected officials, are political reporters, work at many levels of government, engage as lobbyists, or pursue careers in the private or nonprofit sectors.

Regardless of the career path the students follow, they are equipped to be engaged and active citizens, an essential quality in a representative democracy.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

American Politics

World Politics

Statistics

Applied Statistics

Statistics for Decision Makers

Statistics in Psychology

American Political Thought

State and Local Government

The Presidency

Congress

Judicial Process

Public Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chattanooga, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Language Proficiency. Scores must be no more than two years old.

Financial Documents: Documentation of financial resources sufficient for nine months of study must be received prior to issuance of an I-20.

Copy of valid passport

Academic Credentials:

Original or attested copy of high school diploma

Complete and official transcript (statement of marks) for each high school and/or college attended

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27308 USD / year

≈ 27308 USD / year
Out-of-State

18512 USD / year

≈ 18512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10448 USD / year

≈ 10448 USD / year

Living costs

Chattanooga

United States

912 - 1523 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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