Overview

The department at Gettysburg College offers courses in four of the subfields of Political Science: political theory (the history of political thought and normative theory); American government (institutions, political processes and political behavior); international relations(interstate behavior, international organizations international political economy, and transnational actors); and comparative politics (institutions, political processes of other states, political and economic development).

Key Features

The department uses both normative and empirical methodologies to examine political issues in all of the subfields, and a principal goal of the department is to teach students how to think analytically, write clearly and persuasively, and be inquisitive and imaginative as they contend with these issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in American Government

Topics in Political Theory

Topics in International Politics

Topics in Comparative Politics

Women, War, and Peace

Methods of Political Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gettysburg, 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

Completed application form: Gettysburg College uses the Common Application, and students are strongly encouraged to submit their application online.

Official secondary school records.

Teacher recommendation.

Counselor recommendation.

Official SAT I or ACT scores: Official scores should be sent to the College. The institutional codes for Gettysburg College are 2275 (SAT) and 3580 (ACT).

English language proficiency testing.

International Student financial statement.

Financial aid application for International Students.

Interviews: While interviews are not required, Gettysburg College does value the opportunity to learn more about you beyond your application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

68970 USD / year

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Out-of-State

68970 USD / year

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Domestic

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68970 USD / year

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Living costs

Gettysburg

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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