Political Science Degree

The political science program at Greensboro 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 North Carolina colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Greensboro College

201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC

Greensboro College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Greensboro, NC, which is a predominantly urban area. The United Methodist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Around 1,200 students enroll at Greensboro College per year.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Greensboro College. Scores between 17 to 23 on the ACT or 1220 to 1520 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. This school admits around 50% of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, around 23% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at greensboro.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,200 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Greensboro College Pride participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Greensboro College website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Greensboro College offers a bachelor's degree program in political science.

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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

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).