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97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,060Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Political Science Degree
The political science program at Lake Superior State 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 Michigan colleges that offer political science degrees.
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Lake Superior State University (LMC)
2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI
Lake Superior State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Sault Ste Marie, MI and publically funded. Enrollment at Lake Superior State University is nearly two thousand per year.
Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Security And Protective Services
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1391 - 1664 on the SAT and within the range of 20 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to Lake Superior State University. Roughly 90 percent of all applicant were admitted at Lake Superior State University, with 34 percent of those accepted choosing to attend.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $10,000 and nonresidents pay $15,000 for the year. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Ice Hockey (NCAA Division II)
- Softball (NCAA Division II)
- Tennis (NCAA Division II)
Students can visit the Lake Superior State University website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.
Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lake Superior State University offers a bachelor's degree program in political science.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5 |
| Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Political Science program at LMC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students Lake Superior State University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Lake Superior State University may offer services to students like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lake Superior State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Track and Field (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Tennis
- Volleyball