Political Science Degree

The political science program at University of Notre Dame 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 Michigan colleges that offer political science degrees.

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University of Notre Dame

3200 South Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI

University of Notre Dame is a nonprofit private institution located in Notre Dame, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. University of Notre Dame has an annual student enrollment of about twelve thousand.

Areas of study available at University of Notre Dame include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to University of Notre Dame achieve an SAT score in a range of 1340 - 1520, or an ACT composite score within the range of 32 - 34. Only 24% of applicants are accepted to the school due to the large number of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $46,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. University of Notre Dame may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Notre Dame Irish participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)

Students can visit the school's http://www.nd.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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

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

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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).