Overview

The Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE), SU’s nonpartisan institute, helps our goal of cultivating students who become actively engaged in local, national and international life. PACE offers numerous events to students throughout the year, including high-profile public speakers, candidate debates and policy forums.

Salisbury University also offers a broad curriculum to help prepare students for successful careers or postgraduate studies, including law school. Students may take courses in American politics, political theory, comparative politics and foreign policy, with several courses on the judiciary. In addition, students may choose to pursue a double major or minor in international studies.

Careers for Political Science Majors

Innovative and inspiring, political science majors are motivators of change. What do political science majors do? Students who graduate our program can be found at the highest levels of government, in politics and law, and across the business world.

With an education at SU, you’ll be in the running for positions such as:

Policy Analyst for the federal government or Advocacy group

Legislative Assistant for Congress or the State Legislature

Lobbyist

Intelligence Analyst

Social Media Manager

Public Relations Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Government of Developing Nations

Comparative Politics of the Middle East

The Presidency in American Politics

Public Policy Analysis

American Constitutional Development

American Empire

Environmental Policy

Democracy

Political Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications received after the January 15th deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salisbury, 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

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Official Transcripts, Diploma, Mark sheets - Original or attested copies of all transcripts, diplomas, mark sheets and certificates from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended are required.

Proof of English Proficiency

Official SAT or ACT Score - Though not required, international students are encouraged to provide SAT or ACT scores to Salisbury for admission and scholarship consideration.

Letter of Recommendation and Personal Statement - Though not required, a letter of recommendation and a personal statement are strongly encouraged.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

19520 USD / year

≈ 19520 USD / year
Out-of-State

19520 USD / year

≈ 19520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8016 USD / year

≈ 8016 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Regional Hagerstown (USMH): $13,520 per year

Living costs

Salisbury

United States

1300 - 2201 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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Overview

Careers for Political Science Majors

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Salisbury

Funding

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