Political Science Degree

The political science program at Cameron University 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Cameron University

601 W 33rd, Ada, OK

Cameron University is a public institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma and provides a large number of program options for students. CU has an annual student enrollment of around six thousand.

Areas of study offered at CU include:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and personal statements may be needed for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $5,000, while out-of-state residents pay $12,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $1,600. Cameron University may offer financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Cameron University Aggies participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.cameron.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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

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Students by Race (2019)

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).