Overview

You’ll gain essential analytical and problem-solving skills as you learn to develop and evaluate arguments using various methods of analysis.

We offer a bachelor of arts degree in political science, and minors in political science, human rights and conflict resolution, and national security studies.

After Graduation

As a Political Science program from Christopher Newport University, you'll have a world of opportunities at your fingertips. Graduates may start out as a legislative aide or research assistant and progress from there.

Those interested in international politics may wish to take the Foreign Service exam and work for the U.S. Department of State. Political campaigns are a great opportunity to get involved in politics and build your network of contacts. Lobbying firms provide opportunities for researchers, assistants and activists.

Many political science graduates attend graduate or law school. Businesses and corporations value the analytic and writing skills political science majors acquire. Nonprofits often have a public focus and provide opportunities to work in grant making, fundraising and administration. Public policy straddles business, lobbying and nonprofits and is another good fit for political science majors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Thought and Society

Power and Politics in America

Comparative and International Politics

Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis

Senior Seminar in Political Science

State and Local Government

Hate Crime Realities and Consequences

The Supreme Court in American Politics

Crime and Punishment in America

Community Service Internship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newport News, 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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General requirements

Essay
$65 non-refundable application fee or fee waiver
Virginia In-State Tuition Rates Eligibility You must complete all questions in the Residency and Parent/Legal Guardian Residency sections of the application to be eligible for in-state tuition.
Submit your most recent official high school transcript. Paper transcripts are accepted, but we encourage electronically submitted transcripts.
Have your SAT, ACT and/or CLT scores sent directly to Christopher Newport (unless you choose to apply test-optional).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31440 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31440 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

17220 USD / year

≈ 17220 USD / year

Funding

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After Graduation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

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