Overview

Key facts

Goals of the B.A. Program in Political Science

To nurture in students specialized and thorough knowledge in American Politics, Area Studies, International Affairs or Legal Studies.
To help students acquire the capacity to gather and analyze primary and secondary political data, to critique extant studies, to construct creative research proposals and to craft original research.
To encourage students to participate in service learning activities–local, national and international–that permit access to early job placements and an appreciation for the practice of citizenship.

Student Outcomes

The Political Science program from Jackson State University prepares students for employment and for advanced study in doctoral and professional degree programs. Our alumni have earned graduate and professional degrees at DePaul University, Duke University, George Mason University, George Washington University, Harvard University, Howard University, Iowa State University, Stanford University, Tulane University, University of Florida, University of Iowa, University of Virginia, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Yale. They are now engaged in careers in public administration, political management and consulting, law, foreign service, journalism, government and academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Science

American Government

State and Local Government

Political Statistics

Comparative Politics

Legal Research and Writing

Blacks and the American Political System

Political Philosophy

Civil Rights and Liberties

Judicial Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Public Policy Political Science View 1569 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

American College Test (ACT) score of 16 or higher or equivalent combined Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT, excluding writing).

An official evaluation of international academic high school credentials from an accepted service agency (e.g., World Education Services, Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., Educational Credential Evaluators, International Education Evaluations, Inc.)

Proof of English Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

9270 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4635 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

9270 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4635 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

8270 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4135 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Jackson

1080 - 1645 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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