Overview

With a major in Political Science at Muskingum University, you will gain an understanding of the nature of the political world and the connections between disciplines, learn how to think critically and solve complex problems, and explore both theoretical and practical solutions to pressing local, regional, national, and international problems.

Highlights

Flexibility to tailor the major to best meet career goals by focusing on American Politics, Public Administration and Policy, Comparative Politics, and/or International Relations.
A focus on experiential learning, providing multiple opportunities to apply classroom learnings to real-world settings
Internship, study abroad, and student/faculty collaborative research opportunities
Ongoing collaboration and faculty mentorship
Access to Muskie Alumni Network

Outcomes

Our students achieve exceptional graduate and law school placement rates and preparation for meaningful careers in the public and private sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Political Systems
Public Administration and Policy
Comparative Politics
International Relations
US National Security
Congress and the Presidency
Constitutional Law Governmental Powers
Political Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission for national students.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, 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

Submit your application for admission

High School transcript (can be uploaded after submission of online application)

Personal Statement (optional)

Letters of Recommendation (optional)

International students :

An essay, at least 500 words in length, describing yourself and explaining why you would like to study at Muskingum University
Certified bank letter showing sufficient funds for the first year. Letter should be on bank stationery and give the current balance in the account of the sponsor.
2 or more letters of recommendation written by teachers or your principal/headmaster/headmistress.
Official results of the SAT test or an approved test of English as a foreign language
Completed International Application Form, with signatures.
Official academic records of all secondary and post-secondary work taken, including examination results , including school leaving tests and certificates.

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

32464 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32464 USD / year

≈ 32464 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

32464 USD / year

≈ 32464 USD / year

Funding

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Highlights

Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

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