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- School Code: 178500
- Phone: (574) 936-8898
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96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
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$20,634Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Political Science Degree
The political science program at Anderson 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 Indiana colleges that offer political science degrees.
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Anderson University
9601 S. Union Road, Donaldson, IN
Anderson University is a nonprofit private institution located in Anderson, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Church of God affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Anderson University exceeds 2,600 yearly.
Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Education
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Anderson University. A score in a range of 910 to 1150 on the SAT, or 20 to 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 56% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 29% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $27,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $6,000. Students at Anderson University may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Anderson University Ravens participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.anderson.edu.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Political Science program at Anderson University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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 (
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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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Anderson University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Anderson University may provide services including:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Anderson University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Football (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball