Political Science Degree

The political science program at Culver – Stockton College 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 Missouri colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Culver – Stockton College (CULVER)

601 Laclede Ave, Neosho, MO

C-SC is a nonprofit private institution located in Canton, Missouri and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 770 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the size of the class and easier access to faculty.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at C-SC. A score in a range of 790 to 1080 on the SAT, or 18 to 24 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of about 66% of which only 23% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at culver.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $25,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $3,700. Students enrolled at this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Culver - Stockton College "Wildcats" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the school's http://www.culver.edu to see additional information.

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).