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 Wisconsin colleges that offer international and global studies degrees.

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Ripon College

1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI

Ripon College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Ripon, WI, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's smaller size in terms of enrollment, about 1,100 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to the size of the class and ease of access to professors.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 990 - 1230 for the SAT exam and between 22 - 27 on the ACT is common among students admitted to Ripon College. This school has an admissions rate of 75% of which only 27% chose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is close to $32,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $4,800. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Ripon College Red Hawks participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

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

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.ripon.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

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

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).