Political Science Degree

The political science program at Thomas More 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 Kentucky colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Thomas More College (TMC)

3101 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY

TMC is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Crestview Hills, KY, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. About 1,900 students enroll at Thomas More College yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs TMC offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at TMC. A score in a range of 890 to 1160 on the SAT, or 20 to 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Approximately 90% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 34% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $27,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Thomas More College. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,600. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Thomas More College Saints participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. TMC offers a bachelor's degree program in political science.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).