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91.34%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$23,114Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Political Science Degree
The political science program at Dominican University of California 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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Dominican University of California (DUofC)
321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA
Dominican University of California provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in San Rafael, California and operated as a private institution. DUofC has an annual student enrollment of approximately two thousand.
Areas of study available at Dominican University of California include:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Most students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1403 - 1778, or an ACT score between 22 - 25. This school has an acceptance rate of 54 percent of which only 17 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of tuition is approximately $41,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $9,200 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Dominican University of California Penguins participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available sports offered:
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
- Soccer (NCAA Division II)
Students can visit the school's http://www.dominican.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. DUofC offers a bachelor's degree program in political science.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Political Science program at DUofC, 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 (
)
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 admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Dominican University of California 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
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Dominican University of California may offer student services including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
Dominican University of California is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Pacific West Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball