Political Science Degree

The political science program at Notre Dame 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 Ohio colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Notre Dame College

3281 UPTON AVENUE, Toledo, OH

Notre Dame College is a nonprofit private institution located in Cleveland, OH and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. 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 two thousand students are enrolled annually at Notre Dame College.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

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

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 18 to 22 on the ACT or 820 to 1000 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of admission. This school has an acceptance rate of about 89% of which only 20% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at notredamecollege.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $27,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,500. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Track & Field

Students can visit the school's http://www.notredamecollege.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).