Political Science Degree

The political science program at Wesleyan 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 Georgia colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Wesleyan College

1500 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA

Wesleyan 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 Macon, GA, which is a predominantly urban area. The United Methodist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, around 700 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the size of the class and easier access to faculty.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1390 to 1790 on the SAT and between 18 to 25 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Wesleyan College. 56% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 35 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.wesleyancollege.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $20,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Wesleyan College may offer financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Wesleyan College is the "Pioneers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA.

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.wesleyancollege.edu to see additional information.

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).