Political Science Degree

The political science program at American Jewish University prepares students for careers in federal, state, and local governments, as well as law, business, international organizations, nonprofit associations, campaign management and polling, journalism, electoral politics, and more. The program focuses the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Program courses include: political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of political institutions and processes. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer political science degrees.

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American Jewish University (AJU)

100 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA

AJU is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Los Angeles, California, which is a predominantly urban area. The Jewish affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. The school's smaller size in terms of enrollment, around 200 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to faculty.

Areas of study offered at AJU include but are not limited to:

• Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
• Rabbinical Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Literature
• Jewish Studies

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1408 to 1766 for the SAT exam and between 20 to 22 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of 95 percent of which only 30 percent decided to enroll.

The cost of tuition is close to $28,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. AJU may provide financial aid for students who qualify as grants and loans.

Students can visit the AJU website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Political Scientists

Description

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, political scientists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.3% from 2014 to 2024

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).