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ACCEPTANCE RATE

75.18%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$22,925

Average 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

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Political Science Degree

The political science program at Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer political science degrees.

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Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary

Also known as Moravian College

20th and the Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary is a Moravian Church affiliated school located in Bethlehem, PA, which has a seminary for faith-filled students seeking to become priests. Approximately two thousand students enroll at Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary per year. More than forty different programs are offered at Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary, including degrees as high as a Master's degree. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • Business Administration
  • Psychology
  • English

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, as well as any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary also provides services for students including flexible courses for those with irregular schedules, job placement opportunities, and career guidance & assistance for students in need of help.

This school's tuition is about $38,000 per year for undergraduate students and around $19,000 for graduate level programs, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. Living accommodations are offered and the cost is around $5,900 annually. Financial assistance may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has accredited the instruction & training provided by Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary for over ninety-two straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see program details, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Political Science Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male8
Female4

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic2
White9
Non Resident Alien1

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 Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary, 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 give an overview of the applicants Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Moravian College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Landmark Conference)
  • Basketball (Landmark Conference)
  • Track and Field (Landmark Conference)
  • Field Hockey
  • Football (Centennial Conference)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball