Overview

Program Goal

The goal of this Political Science at Alma College is to help you discern the answers to the following questions:

How do government and politics operate both within the United States and in foreign countries?
How do nations and people interact in the international arena? What consequences result from these activities?
How can we use knowledge to promote our human and social values through the political process?

Political science students at Alma are involved: in Model United Nations, the Responsible Leadership Institute and the Public Affairs Institute, among many other student organizations, clubs and research opportunities.

Programme Structure

Course include:

The American Political System

Comparative Politics

Ethnic Politics Case Studies

World Conflicts and Problems

Presidential Library Research

Modern Ideals and Ideologies

Public Management and Policy Analysis

Topics in Political Science

Western European Politics

Eastern European Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Alma College offers rolling admission. Once your application is complete you will receive your admissions decision in approximately 2 weeks.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Alma, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete a free Alma College Application online or through the Common Application
Transfer Students — Official transcripts, in English, of all college coursework must also be sent directly to Alma from the institutions attended
International Student Declaration of Finance Form
All international students on F-1 or J-1 visa are required to provide evidence of sufficient finances to support their U.S. education. Sources of funding may be from parents, guardians, or a sponsor.

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

51254 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51254 USD / year

≈ 51254 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51254 USD / year

≈ 51254 USD / year

Living costs

Alma

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

Program Goal

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Alma

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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