Political Science Degree

The political science program at Malone 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 Ohio colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Malone University

6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH

Malone University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Canton, OH, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Malone University has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,500.

Areas of study available at Malone University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken to apply to Malone University. Scores between 20 to 26 on the ACT or 895 to 1135 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for acceptance. Approximately 80 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 30 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $26,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,600. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

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).