Overview

Students majoring in the Political Science program of Hope College take coursework across the primary fields of political science – Political Theory, Comparative Government, American Politics and International Relations.

Key Facts

The political science major provides a broad-based training for those who might wish to work in government or the private sector, pursue careers in law, teach political science, or do graduate work in political science. Political science students who supplement their study with appropriate electives in other disciplines may also be equipped for eventual careers in journalism, public relations, industry, small business, personnel administration and many more. Hope College political science majors have taken part in such varied activities as:

Directing the campus radio station

Meeting with prominent campus visitors such as Jennifer Granholm, George H. W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Elizabeth Dole, Terri Lynn Land, John Engler, John McCain, Robert Kennedy Jr., Peter Hoekstra, Bill Huizenga, Rick Snyder, Rick Santorum.

Organizing a “get-out-to-vote” campaign among college students

Serving as youth chairpersons of county, congressional district and state political party committees

Managing political campaigns

Graduates of the Department of Political Science have enjoyed such satisfying careers as:

Members of the Michigan House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives

Assistant Presidential Press Secretary

Professor of International Relations at a major American university

Senior partner in a nationally prominent law firm

Juvenile rehabilitation officer

Budget analyst for a metropolitan transit system

Campaign management specialist with his own consulting firm

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of State

Assistant to the Mayor of Washington, D.C.

Executive director of state and congressional district party organizations

State and national legislative staff person

City manager

Pastor in the Reformed Church in America

VP/Chief of Staff for the Chief Executive Officer of the New York Stock Exchange.

Sr. Policy Consultant, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Michigan Secretary of State

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics

Topics in Political Science

Global Politics

Women in a Global Society

Studies in Political Science

Political Geography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

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Complete your application by this date. After November 1, the university processes applications and mails decisions on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, 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

Common Application or Hope College Application

Secondary school transcript (submitted by your guidance counselor)

Official transcripts from any post-secondary school attended

Verification of Financial Support

Evidence of proficiency in English

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43450 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43450 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

New York City

Funding

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