Overview

At Political Science at Kean University students examine political systems, processes and behaviors from throughout history and in present day. You learn to forecast political, economic and social trends; and gain in-depth understanding of elections, polling, platforms and the importance of voting.

What You Learn

You develop advanced communication and reasoning skills while learning about the workings and importance of political systems.

Enrich your understanding of how governments work
Study domestic and foreign policy, and learn about politics in Latin America, Central America, Southern Africa and other regions
Prepare yourself to be a participant in public discourse
Learn about human rights issues through Kean's Human Rights Institute
Interpret data and utilize quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
Get an inside view of the political process, discovering ways to harness and leverage power
Hear from experts in politics, government and journalism through the President's Distinguished Lecture Series

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Government end Politics

Comparative Politics

International Relations

International Terrorism

Scope and Methods

Human Rights

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

More details

April 30: Preferred Application Deadline. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis thereafter.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Elizabeth, 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

Complete a Kean University Online Application.
You will have an opportunity to pay the application fee of $75.00 directly through the online application. Once you've completed the application, submit both the application and the application fee.
An official high school transcript evaluation. Applicants must submit a course-by-course evaluation (with GPA) of their official high school (Secondary School) transcript or mark sheet.
Regardless of U.S. residency status, an English proficiency examination is required of all students whose secondary schooling has been outside the U.S. in a country where English is not the principal language.
Two (2) letters of recommendation, in English. Letters may be from teachers, counselors, employers, coaches, etc.
Personal essay (1-2 pages), in English, expressing your educational and professional career goals.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21406 USD / year

≈ 21406 USD / year
Out-of-State

21406 USD / year

≈ 21406 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12688 USD / year

≈ 12688 USD / year

Additional Details

In-State: $5,567.50 per semester
Out-of-State: $9,392.50 per semester

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Overview

What You Learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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