Overview

About Political Science and Public Policy Program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding in each of the following areas of political science: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, public policy, and research methods

Demonstrate proficiency in identifying, locating, and evaluating scholarly political science resources and literature and in using them responsibly to formulate effective arguments

Demonstrate the capacity to conduct original research using one or more methodologies in political science (i.e., quantitative, qualitative, historical institutional, etc.).

Demonstrate competence in presenting research and analysis via written and oral communication.

Demonstrate the application of skills and knowledge from the Political Science and Public Policy program in program-relevant internships.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

US Government & Public Policy

Comparative Government & Public Policy

International Relations

Political Science Research & Methods

United State History to 1877

United States History after 1877

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 363 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

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

Personal Statement/Essay (250 - 500 words)

Letter(s) of Recommendation

Official secondary school transcript and/or college transcripts formally evaluated course by course. The following organizations provide a course by course evaluation: CED

Tuition Fee

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International

20830 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20830 USD per year during 48 months.
National

20830 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20830 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11885 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11885 USD per year during 48 months.

New York & New England $ =12,400

Living costs for North Adams

876 - 1815 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Political Science and Public Policy.

Available Scholarships

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