Overview

The Political Sciene degree at College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University begins with important groundwork in U.S. politics, international relations, political theory, and political life. It continues with higher level courses in political institutions, public policy, law and courts, and comparative politics. It is completed during the senior research seminar, a project that will incorporate all the student has learned over the course of study.

Learning Outcomes

Prepare students for successful careers or graduate study in government, public policy, law, business, and not-for-profit sector and related fields.
Expand and strengthen critical thinking, research, and communication skills of students.
Examine politics through innovative teaching, experiential learning, and student/faculty collaboration across the main fields of political science so students can achieve political literacy appropriate for citizenship responsibilities.
Help our students discover and learn the concepts and theories of our discipline so they can integrate new facts into their own worldviews.
Encourage students to adopt the habit of the examined life, to reflect upon themselves in relationship to others, to take risks, to participate actively in political life and to accept responsibility for their actions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Election Prediction
Public Policy Analysis and Recommendation
Lawyers in American Cinema and Culture
International Relations
Politics and Political Life
Data Analysis
Comparative Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Political Science View 1416 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.

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General requirements

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Financial Information

Teacher Evaluation

Writing Sample/Essay

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

57698 USD / year

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Out-of-State

57698 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

57698 USD / year

≈ 57698 USD / year

Additional Details

Saint John’s University: $57760/ year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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