Political Science Degree

The political science program at Marymount Manhattan 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 New York colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Marymount Manhattan College (MMC)

3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY

Marymount Manhattan College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 New York, New York, which is a predominantly urban area. About two thousand students enroll at MMC yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Communications And Journalism
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students 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 the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 21 - 26 on the ACT or 1435 - 1730 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of getting accepted. Roughly 80% of all students that applied were admitted at MMC, with 15% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $27,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $13,000. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.mmm.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).