Overview

As politics are constantly influencing how we are governed and laws that are made, it’s important for the next generation to understand the concepts behind them. You might have a good understanding of how politics work; let Wayne State help you develop a deeper understanding.

Then you can take that knowledge and pass it on by teaching political science courses in a school setting.

With a Political Science Education (7-12) degree from Wayne State College , you’ll be ready to teach government and politics classes to grades 7-12.

Possible Careers

Political science teacher

U.S. government teacher

Law teacher

History teacher

Politician

Policy analyst / advocate

Lobbyist

Political correspondent

Lawyer or paralegal

Senate secretary

Economic development coordinator

Urban planning specialist

Mediator

Journalist

Political advisor

Campaign manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition Skills

World History

Math or Science by advisement

American National Government

Principles of Human Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadline- Wayne State admits students on a rolling basis, which means there is no application deadline.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wayne, United States

Disciplines

Education History Political Science View 1421 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Passport page or current national ID, as would appear on your passport

A two-page handwritten (not typed) essay of educational intent. Download and print our template (PDF), write your essay, scan and submit with your application materials.

Official transcripts with certified English translation

Official test scores from ONE of the following testing agencies: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, or GED. Please do not submit more than one test.

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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

6057 USD / year

≈ 6057 USD / year
Out-of-State

6057 USD / year

≈ 6057 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6057 USD / year

≈ 6057 USD / year

Living costs

Wayne

United States

966 - 1490 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Political Science Education (7-12).

Available Scholarships

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