Political Science Degree

The political science program at Piedmont 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 Georgia colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Piedmont College

1235 15th St, Augusta, GA

Piedmont College is a nonprofit private institution located in Demorest, Georgia and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The United Church of Christ affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Piedmont College has a yearly student enrollment of about two thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Piedmont College offers:

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

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 admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Piedmont College. Scores in a range of 20 - 25 on the ACT or 920 - 1120 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of admission. This school admits roughly 60% of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, about 45% registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at piedmont.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $21,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. Some students at Piedmont College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Piedmont College is the "Lions", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

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