Political Science Degree

The political science program at University of Dallas 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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University of Dallas

3909 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX

UD is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Irving, TX, which is a predominantly urban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately 2,800 students enroll at UD yearly.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Theology And Religious Vocations

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1610 to 2000 for the SAT exam and in a range of 24 to 30 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to University of Dallas. 88% of those students that apply are accepted to UD, of which 39% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $34,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available for students and costs about $5,800 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of Dallas Crusaders participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered may include:

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

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.udallas.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Dallas has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).