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ACCEPTANCE RATE
63.09%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
20FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,093Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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International and Global Studies Degree
Global Studies and International Studies are considered an interdisciplinary field of study of cultural, economic, political, and social connectivity. International studies attempts to make sense of globalization as it relates to world economies, the movement of people, market relations, political systems, global communication systems, and the effect on humans. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer international and global studies degrees.
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Morningside College
928 Sixth Ave, Des Moines, IA
Morningside College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Sioux City, Iowa and operated as a private institution. The United Methodist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Approximately two thousand students enroll at Morningside College annually.
Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Health And Clinical Professions
- English Language And Literature
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students at this school scored between 21 - 26 on the ACT. Approximately 60 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Morningside College, with 21 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $4,100 per year. Morningside College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Morningside College Mustangs participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Sports available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
- Football (NAIA Division II)
Students may visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the International and Global Studies program at Morningside College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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 (
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According to the BLS, political scientists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.3% from 2014 to 2024
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 students Morningside College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Morningside College may offer services like:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Morningside College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
- Football (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
- Bowling