Overview

You are perfect for the Fairmont State University Political Science major if you have interests in:

American politics
International relations
International studies
Division of power in society
Law

Political science students learn the structure of government institutions. Our instructors focus on the political behavior of individuals and groups. Political Science majors study common problems found in modern societies. Before graduation, our students also understand the critical relationships between all levels of government.

Career Opportunities

The obvious career path for Political Science majors is to seek government positions. Students will be prepared for that at the local, state and even national level. But, the opportunities don’t stop there. Graduates can become a:

Lawyer
Campaign operative
Legislative analyst or coordinator
Policy analyst
Political researcher
County administrator or executive
High school teacher or university professor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics in Criminal Justice
Economics
American Government
Principles of International Relations
Comparative Government
Research in the Social Sciences
Capstone Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairmont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Online Application for Undergraduate Admission. Applicants cannot apply for an Academic Pathway.
Submit official academic record(s)
Transcripts from outside the United States require an official course-by-course evaluation to be sent to Fairmont State University from one of the credentialing services listed below. Evaluations must include a statement of U.S. high school or college equivalency.
Applicant must submit proof of financial support for the first academic year of tuition and living expenses (must be in U.S. dollar format and translated to English).
Freshman applicants should submit their secondary school (high school) transcript. If you have completed college/university coursework you will need to submit all post-secondary transcript(s).

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

13064 USD / year

≈ 13064 USD / year
Out-of-State

13064 USD / year

≈ 13064 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8708 USD / year

≈ 8708 USD / year

Living costs

Fairmont

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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