Overview
Political Science from Mississippi University for Women allows students in the major to complement their government relations expertise with skills in advertising, visual design, web development, or marketing as well as in fundraising, volunteer development, or social entrepreneurship. Finally, all graduates are required to complete at least one internship prior to graduation; in conjunction with the experiential and service-learning embedded throughout their political science coursework, this ensures graduates enter the job market with robust resumes and real-world experience.
Students at Political Science from Mississippi University for Women will:
- understand the major players, processes, and uses of power; they also know how to make an impact.
- gain a deeper understanding of the interactions between mass politics and policy-making processes, the political strategies employed across the branches of government and at various levels of government, and the political and legal context in which advocacy organizations operate.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Study & Practice of Politics
- American Government
- Affecting Political Change
- Social & Poltical Analysis
- World Politics
- Southern Politics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 71
Credits
120 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies International Relations Political Science View 1444 other Bachelors in Political Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.2
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 71
Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply for undergraduate admissions and submit $40 application fee.
- Official transcripts from your high school or secondary institution. Leaving certificates are acceptable as well.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS scores and ACT (18 or higher) or SAT (960 or higher) scores.
- Statements of Financial Backing. Bank statements and letters of financial support should be provided.
- Student Health Agreement Form.
- Complete the College Prep Curriculum with a minimum 3.2 GPA
Tuition Fee
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International
7656 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3828 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
7656 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3828 USD per semester during 48 months.
Tuition for summer option is $3,712.50 per semester.
Living costs for Columbia
800 - 1300 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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.
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