Overview

Are you interested in American politics? International affairs? Critical issues such as public policy, globalization, terrorism, the environment, civil rights, political development, or foreign policy? Theories concerning the ideal government and how power and resources are allocated in society? Do you want to study these subjects and pursue a career based on them? If so, Political Science is the major for you at Valparaiso University.

Key Features

The Political Science Department at Valpo prepares you to become well-informed, engaged, and impactful citizens who understand the philosophy and practice of political systems.

Through the concentrations in Legal Studies or Public Policy and Public Administration, you will learn about the political world in which you live and develop skills to critically and objectively analyze political information and to share your analysis with others.

The data analysis, writing, and communications skills that come with a Valpo Political Science degree will be useful no matter what career path you choose. The graduates have worked on important policy issues like immigration, food safety, and education, and many have used their political science degree to launch careers in business.

Career Outcomes

As a political science graduate, you are equipped to radiate in a variety of professions, whether in law, consulting, research, business and finance, government (local, state, federal), journalism, media, and communications, advoacy, non-governmental and non-profit organizations, and teaching.

While the possibilities are endless, here is a list of potential careers for a political science graduate:

Activist, Advocate/Organizer

Archivist

Budget Examiner or Analyst

Attorney

Banking Analyst

Campaign Staff

Career Counselor

CIA Analyst or Agent

City Planner

City Housing Administrator

Congressional Office Staffer

Communications Director

Corporate Analyst

Corporate Public Affairs Adviser

Corporate Manager

Corporate Information Analyst

Corporate Adviser for Govt’l. Relations

Corporate Executive

Corporation Legislative Issues Manager

Data Scientist

Editor of Journals or Books

Entrepreneur

Environmental Policy Analyst

Federal Government Analyst

Financial Consultant

Foreign Service Officer

High School Government Teacher

Immigration Officer

Information Technology Officer

Intelligence Officer

International Agency Officer

International Research Specialist

Journalist, Political Correspondent

Juvenile Justice Specialist

Labor Relations Specialist

Lawyer

Lobbyist

Management Analyst

Mediator

Non-Profit Program Manager

Paralegal

Policy Analyst

Political Commentator

Polling/Survey Analyst

Public Affairs Research Analyst

Research Analyst

State Legislator

Teacher

University Administrator

University Professor

Urban Policy Planner

Web Content Editor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Government of the United States

Comparative Politics

Political Theory

Senior Seminar in Political Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valparaiso, 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.

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General requirements

Passport Copy. Provide a scanned copy of both sides that is legible and clearly shows your picture

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Application Profile

Reflective Essay

Your reflective essay should summarize:

Why you are interested in studying in the United States

Why you are applying to Valparaiso University

Your interest in the degree program

How this program impacts your professional development

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48820 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48820 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

48820 USD / year

≈ 48820 USD / year

Living costs

Valparaiso

United States

1223 - 1978 USD / month

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