Overview

The Bachelor of Political Science Program from Prairie View A&M University prepares graduates to pursue graduate studies or seek admission to law school while also preparing them for the competitive job market in both the private and public sectors.

The Program serves a clientele that enrolls in its courses to meet Core curriculum requirements, major and minor requirements, and the elective needs of students who are interested in political issues, international events, and the public policy making process at all levels of government.

Student learning outcomes

Students can write a properly researched, documented and formatted research paper or produce an oral presentation on topics pertinent to political science.

Students will be able to use knowledge of public administration theory, research, and practice to evaluate public administrative and public policy issues.

Students can demonstrate critical thinking skills regarding major theories and issues in international relations.

Students can demonstrate and apply knowledge of constitutional and legal principles regarding major domestic issues.

Careers

Students in the program have gone on to careers in law, campaign management, city management/planning, non-profit management, international service, business, and education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Government
Texas Government
Political Parties and Elections
Public Administration
Political Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-17 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Prairie View, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed State of Texas Common Application or PVAMU-International Application
Application Fee
Official High School Transcript or GED Certificate (domestic); or
5 passing grades on the GCE, CXC, West African School Certificate of the completion of O-levels (international)
Minimum Test Scores: ACT - 15 (Composite Score); SAT - 800 (Total Score)
Cumulative grade point average 2.80
Affidavit of Financial Support For International Students
Bank Statement or Letter of Employment to certifying ability of finance study

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26874 USD / year

≈ 26874 USD / year
Out-of-State

26874 USD / year

≈ 26874 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11299 USD / year

≈ 11299 USD / year

Living costs

Prairie View

United States

914 - 1694 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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Student learning outcomes

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Prairie View

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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