Overview

Study and research the power dynamics of the world, and learn how to participate in public and political decision and change.

Just so you know, participate is an especially important aspect of the Augustana experience.

Augustana is in the Quad Cities, a place that includes cities in Illinois and Iowa separated by the Mississippi River. This is an advantage if you want to participate in and learn from local, state and national political campaigns. As an important swing state and home to the Iowa caucus, Iowa brings prominent politicians near or on campus. You can get involved in these campaigns.

If you’re interested in politics, global affairs, government, legal systems, public policy or political theory, Augustana’s curriculum covers all these topics.

Based on recent years, a Political Science major at Augustana College is likely to:

Study in Brazil or China for a semester.

Attend a Model United Nations conference in Chicago.

Complete an internship with the local, state or federal government.

Participate in the Politics Club, College Democrats and/or College Republicans. (Each group has strong ties to local parties, candidates and elected officials, which results in opportunities to work on national campaigns and in Congress.)

Present original research at regional/national conferences under the guidance of faculty members.

Distinctions

Augustana offers a major and minor in political science, with classes in a variety of fields: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public law and public policy.

The department is closely associated with Augustana's pre-law program as well as communication studies, business administration, sociology and economics.

Professors are involved in Model United Nations and Model Arab League groups, and work with Augustana's Freistat Center for Studies in World Peace, which brings international leaders to campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Government

International Law & Organization

China in World Affairs

International Relations Latin Amer

American Foreign Policy

Public Policy:Process & Politics

Politics of Environmental Policy

American Political Participation

Race Wealth & Inequality

Gender & Sexuality in Amer Pol

The American Presidency

Politics in the Arab World

Politics in Latin America

Politics in Brazil

Capitalism & Modernity

Democracy & Mass Politics

Constitutional Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rock Island, 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

An official high school transcript.

A secondary school report (counselor report).

English language proficiency

Have a teacher, academic advisor or school official send a letter of recommendation for you to Augustana (recommended but not required).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53186 USD / year

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Out-of-State

53186 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

53186 USD / year

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Living costs

Rock Island

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Distinctions

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Tuition Fees

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