Overview

The Political Science Major is offered by Norfolk State University. Career areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: Law, Public Administration, Urban Planning, International Affairs, and U.S. Politics and Theory. Contact the department for specific courses related to career areas of interest.

Key Facts

The basic objectives of the degree program are as follows: To provide fundamental training for students planning careers in law, public management, political research, teaching, foreign affairs and urban planning. To prepare students to be able to examine critically, evaluate and analyze contemporary issues in politics. To prepare students with the appropriate academic background (i.e., knowledge base and communication skills), which can aid them in performing well in graduate/professional school, in their careers and in the global community.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jurisprudence

American Constitutional Development

American Constitutional Law

Criminial Justice

Administrative Law
American Ct Systems Honors

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

More details

For internationals: applications for admission must be received 4 months prior to the semester applicants wish to enroll.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norfolk, United States

Disciplines

Political Science View 1417 other Bachelors in Political Science in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed undergraduate application

Credit card: we accept MasterCard, VISA or Discover Card

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Official or certified copies of records of all your academic work (in native language and in English) sent directly from school and examination results sent from examination council

Official TOEFL scores for non-native English speakers

SAT I or ACT scores for non-transfer students under 21 years of age

SEVIS Information Form

Financial documents including bank statements and certified Affidavit of Support and/or scholarship award letter

Transfer Eligibility Certificate (transfer students only)

$25 (USD) application fee

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

9009 USD / year

≈ 9009 USD / year
Out-of-State

3114 USD / year

≈ 3114 USD / year

Living costs

Norfolk

United States

1100 - 1900 USD / month

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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