Political Science Degree

The political science program at Holy Family 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Holy Family University (Holy Family)

727 Goucher St, Johnstown, PA

Holy Family University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Philadelphia, PA, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 3,300 students are enrolled per year at Holy Family University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs HF offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to HF score in-between 1270 to 1510 on the SAT. HF has an admissions rate of around 70 percent of which only 32 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at my.holyfamily.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $27,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available for students and costs about $7,200 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as grants and loans.

Holy Family University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more may be viewed on school's website at www.holyfamily.edu.

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).