Overview

Political Science - Legal Studies orientation at Central Connecticut State University in building this academic understanding is towards the larger communities of which we are all a part.

Mission

The Department of Political Science sees its mission as one that looks both inward and outward. We strive to build, amongst our majors, minors and those other students who take our classes, a broad foundational understanding of the principles of our discipline. For our majors, this will include a knowledge base in the following areas:

Comparative Politics;
International Relations;
Political Theory;
Public Law/Public Administration;
Research Methods; and
U.S. Government.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Politics;

International Relations;

Political Theory;

Public Law/Public Administration;

Research Methods;

U.S. Government.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

New Britain, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

$50 application fee or fee waiver

Official high school transcript

High school class rank (if applicable)

Personal essay

SAT and/or ACT results are required for first time students.

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

26990 USD / year

≈ 26990 USD / year
Out-of-State

16550 USD / year

≈ 16550 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13050 USD / year

≈ 13050 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees per credit:

Connecticut Resident: $642 per credit
Non-Resident: $659 per credit

Living costs

New Britain

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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