Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 162100
- Phone: (208) 459-5011
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
99.76%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
20FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,429Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Political Science Degree
The political science program at Lewis – Clark State 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 Idaho colleges that offer political science degrees.
Learn more by requesting information now!
Lewis – Clark State College (C of I)
2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID
Lewis - Clark State College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Lewiston, ID and publically funded. Approximately four thousand students are enrolled per year at Lewis - Clark State College.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Education
- Security And Protective Services
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to LCSC earn an SAT score between 870 to 1080, or an ACT score within the range of 17 to 22. This school has an acceptance rate of around 63 percent of which only 72 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at lcsc.edu.
The tuition at Lewis - Clark State College varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $5,900 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is around $3,500 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.
The Lewis - Clark State College "Warriors" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Sports available may include the following:
- Baseball (NAIA Division I)
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Golf (NAIA Division I)
To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.lcsc.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. C of I offers a bachelor's degree program in political science.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
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 C of I, 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 admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants C of I accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Lewis – Clark State College may offer services to students like:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lewis – Clark State College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Cascade Collegiate Conference)
- Basketball (Cascade Collegiate Conference)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball