Political Science Degree

The political science program at Paul Quinn 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 Texas colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Paul Quinn College

2400 Clarksville St, Paris, TX

Paul Quinn College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Dallas, Texas. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's African Methodist Episcopal affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, about 230 students, offers students a more hands on education due to class size and easier access to faculty.

Areas of study available at Paul Quinn College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Computer And Information Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to this school earn an SAT score in a range of 1240 - 1340, or an ACT score within the range of 18 - 20. 77% of students that apply are accepted to Paul Quinn College, of which 67% choose to attend.

Tuition is approximately $14,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $3,400 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Paul Quinn College is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to learn more about Paul Quinn College can check out their website at http://www.pqc.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).