Overview

The Political Science department at Southern University and A&M College has a long and storied history of producing graduates who have gone on to stellar achievements in graduate and professional school, academia, politics and government, and to successful careers in the private sector.

Southern University and A&M College has been one of the most prolific producers of African Americans who have gone on to earn their Ph.D.'s in Political Science in the country.

The Department of Political Science and Geography at Southern University prides itself on creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere for its students. Prospective majors can expect to be exposed to challenging curricula, dynamic faculty, and to have access to internships, career, graduate and professional school counseling. We invite you to join the community of scholars in our department.

Why major in Political Science?

Majoring in Political Science can lead to the following careers:

Campaign Worker
City Manager
Business Administrator
Executive Search Consultant
Executive Assistant
Financial Planner
Political Correspondent
Foreign Service Worker
Public Opinion Analyst
Education/Teacher
Political Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Government
International Relations
Sociology
Constitutional Law
Political Science
Black American Experience

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
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A score of 500 or above on the TOEFL(submit original)
Official High School Transcript
Official /Original West African Examination Scores for students of West Africa
Current NOTARIZED Affidavit of Financial Support (Original)
Copy of Immunization Form
Copy of your resident card
Letter of Good Conduct
A minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL or a score of 5 on the IELTS
High School GPA of 2.5 or better

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

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year
Out-of-State

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year

Living costs

Baton Rouge

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.

Funding

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Overview

Why major in Political Science?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Baton Rouge

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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