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Political Science, BS

Location

Bloomington Campus, Bloomington, United States
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Tuitionfee

40,911 USDTuition Fee/year

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

Political science is the study of governments, public policies, and political processes, systems, and political behavior. A degree in political science can lead to exciting careers in federal, state, and local governments. It can also open the doors to careers in law, business, international organizations, nonprofit organizations, campaign management and polling, journalism, education, electoral politics, and research. The IU Online Bachelor of Science in Political Science exposes you to courses in Constitutional law, Indiana politics, urban politics, contemporary revolutions, political philosophy, judicial politics, political analysis, public opinion and political participation, and more. You develop an understanding of government and politics, the ability to write articulately, the capacity to think logically and analytically, the skill to argue persuasively, and the ability to locate and evaluate information skills that are highly valued in the workplace.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

Political science is the study of governments, public policies, and political processes, systems, and political behavior. A degree in political science can lead to exciting careers in federal, state, and local governments. It can also open the doors to careers in law, business, international organizations, nonprofit organizations, campaign management and polling, journalism, education, electoral politics, and research. The IU Online Bachelor of Science in Political Science exposes you to courses in Constitutional law, Indiana politics, urban politics, contemporary revolutions, political philosophy, judicial politics, political analysis, public opinion and political participation, and more. You develop an understanding of government and politics, the ability to write articulately, the capacity to think logically and analytically, the skill to argue persuasively, and the ability to locate and evaluate information skills that are highly valued in the workplace.

Admission Requirements

79+
6+
1160+
25+
3+
Admissions requirements vary. International applicants may be asked for additional materials.

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Tuition fees

Domestic
28,271 USD
International
40,911 USD

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