Overview

As local governments become more professional, demand has grown for political science graduates with a broad knowledge base and applied skills in public policy and public administration. The 21-credit Public Affairs program at California University of Pennsylvania gives political science majors a competitive edge when seeking employment or applying to graduate school.

Turn your convictions into a rewarding career in politics or public service.

Student interest in public affairs has increased in recent years. Analysts attribute the trend to a heightened awareness of how political decisions affect our everyday lives and a “shift in values” that has drawn students to public service. Students also realize that a political science degree with a concentration in public affairs can lead to employment in government service, where many positions offer job security and other benefits.

The public affairs concentration at PennWest California is one of just a handful of undergraduate political science programs nationwide with a focus on public policy and public administration. PennWest California’s bachelor’s degree program offers a blend of theoretical and applied coursework in public affairs to prepare students for graduate-level studies or employment in the public or private sectors of the workforce.

Many PennWest California students in the political science degree program go on to pursue advanced degrees in public policy or public administration, law degrees, or dual degrees such as a Juris Doctorate and Master of Public Administration or a J.D. and Master of Arts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Administration

Public Sector Organizational Theory and Behavior

Public Sector Personnel Management

Public and Nonprofit Strategic Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Policy View 359 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee.

Official high school transcript (or GED certificate and scores).

SAT or American College Test (ACT) scores (may be waived for applicants who have been out of high school for at least two years).

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional).

A personal essay (optional).

Tuition Fee

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International

11574 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5787 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

11574 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5787 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7716 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3858 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for California

1570 - 2658 USD /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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