Overview

The Government and Politics major at Utica University helps students comprehensive understanding of the principles, processes, and structure of power and authority through richly interactive classroom learning, research, and real- world experiences.

Taught by an accomplished faculty, the program focuses on skills that are highly valuable for the globalized world, with in-depth study of authority, diversity, leadership, conflict resolution, and collective mobilization.

This major is designed to prepare students for careers in government service, law, and other positions which require an understanding of governmental policy and procedure. The program also prepares students for careers as social science teachers at the secondary or elementary level. Foundational coursework is complemented by electives in a variety of topics (such as American government, foreign policy, human rights advocacy, European politics, and more). The curriculum culminates with an internship experience, options for foreign study, and a capstone senior seminar and thesis.

Key Facts

Government and politics majors develop skills that may be applied to a broad spectrum of professional endeavors, including:

Federal Government

State & Local Government

Law Business

Non-Profit Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Political Parties and Elections

Public Opinion and Political Behavior

State and Local Government

Civil Rights, Public Policy, and Social Change

Congress and the Legislative Process

Campaign Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

for nationals, fall - rolling admissions

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Utica, United States

Disciplines

Political Science View 1417 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts (mark sheets) of all secondary and post secondary academic work along with an explanation of the grading system (in English)

Tests of English language proficiency

One letter of recommendation

Offical examination results for school finishing or leaving examinations

Copy of Passport

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

27380 USD / year

≈ 27380 USD / year
Out-of-State

27380 USD / year

≈ 27380 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27380 USD / year

≈ 27380 USD / year

Living costs

Utica

United States

854 - 1863 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

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