Political Science Degree

The political science program at The University of West Florida 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 Florida colleges that offer political science degrees.

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The University of West Florida

4755 Southwest 46th Court, Ocala, FL

UWF is a public institution located in Pensacola, FL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. UWF has an annual student enrollment of about twelve thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to The University of West Florida. A score in a range of 1400 to 1700 on the SAT, or 21 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school accepts around 70 percent of applicants. Of those applicants admitted, around 36 percent of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at uwf.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $5,600, while out-of-state residents pay $20,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,000 per year. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at UWF through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include the following:

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

Students may visit the school's http://uwf.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of West Florida has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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).