Overview

You'll acquire the tools to question, analyze systems and institutions, and develop your own views about the best policies, programs and organizational rules for the world you envision.

Debates, simulations, trips to important political sites and engaged classroom conversation will encourage you to think more deeply about political issues of the day.

Adding one of our interdisciplinary minors, like international studies and public policy, help you gain a better understanding of important topics in today’s world.

Prepare for a variety of careers

A Political Science degree from Susquehanna University gives you skills to follow many paths.

Some of our majors continue their political interests through public service. Recent graduates work for the New York City Office of Management and Budget, Maine House of Representatives, Boston City Council campaign, PA House of Representatives, PA Senate, PA Governor's Office, New Jersey Assembly and the Snyder County PA Commissioner.

Others work for non-profit corporations in education, human services and health care as lobbyists, data analysts, professors, grant writers and more. Graduates also pursue jobs in insurance, finance, publishing and human resources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Government and Politics

Comparative Government and Politics

World Affairs

World Affairs: Statecraft

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Selinsgrove, 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

Completed online application for admissions (There is no application fee). Susquehanna International Application or Common Application

Counselors submit School Report Forms to us if you supplied an email address through your online application.

TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score report required — can be waived for SU ELL graduates, or if your high school instruction is in English for all years. Unofficial (screenshot or PDF) reports will be accepted.

SAT and ACT scores are optional, but may improve your chances for a merit scholarship.

Two recommendation letters. It is strongly suggested to have one from your school counselor. The other can come from a teacher or professor.

Passport copy of your name and photo page.

Completed International Student Financial Aid Application. Please note that full scholarships are not available.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

61100 USD / year

≈ 61100 USD / year
Out-of-State

61100 USD / year

≈ 61100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

61100 USD / year

≈ 61100 USD / year

Living costs

Selinsgrove

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Prepare for a variety of careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Selinsgrove

Funding

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