Political Science Degree

The political science program at Wesley 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 Delaware colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Wesley College

211 Louviers Drive, Newark, DE

Wesley College is a nonprofit private university that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Dover, Delaware, in a predominantly urban area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Wesley College has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.

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

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

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Most students admitted to Wesley College score in-between 1100 to 1400 on the SAT exam. Competition runs high for admissions, given that only 20 percent of students who applied are admitted to the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $24,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $5,400 per year. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Wesley College "Wolverines" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to see more about Wesley College may visit their website at http://www.wesley.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wesley College 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).