Overview

The Political Science - Legal Studies program’s comprehensive curriculum is designed to prepare you for a wide variety of careers in the public and private sectors — in the practice of law, governance, policy and more — or to pursue graduate studies. You will explore courses covering topics that include political theory, judicial decision-making, international politics and foreign policy, and more, gaining a solid foundation in legal studies, cross-cultural competency and international relations, institutions and governments, and power and politics.

Plus, at Appalachian State University you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through study away programs and coursework, as well as internships in settings such as local and state government agencies, law firms, law enforcement agencies and legal nonprofits.

Careers

Attorney
Congressional Aide
Consumer Advocate
Environmental Policy Analyst
FBI/CIA Agent

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice

American National Government and Politics

Political Theory Through Sixteenth Century
Political Theory From the Seventeenth Century to the Present

Political Ideologies
Marxism
Feminist Political Theory
American Political Thought

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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App State reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply anytime and receive your admission decision in just 2-4 weeks.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boone, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies Political Science View 305 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score
Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27248 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27248 USD / year

≈ 27248 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8388 USD / year

≈ 8388 USD / year

Living costs

Boone

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.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Boone

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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