The Political Science programme offered by Park University seeks to prepare well-rounded students for both careers in the public sector and further study in graduate school.
As a student in our Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree program, you will take face-to-face classes at our Parkville, Missouri campus.
As a student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree, you will develop analytical skills while learning how to become participative citizens and actively engage in modern politics. Through hands-on learning and practice, students will become active participants in the political landscape.
Because of its diverse nature, this program prepares you for a variety of career paths. Political science majors may pursue careers in private and public-sector organizations, including careers in business, law, state, local and federal government, journalism, international organizations and finance, political campaigns, interest groups and associations, and teaching. Whatever your unique interest is, you’ll be able to incorporate it into your political science career.
Our programs will prepare you for many different career options, including:
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The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
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Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.