Political Science Degree

The political science program at The Master’s College and 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 California colleges that offer political science degrees.

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The Master’s College and Seminary

5800 Fulton Avenue, Valley Glen, CA

The Master's College and Seminary operates as an interdenominational Christian institution located in Santa Clarita, CA, which maintains a seminary for individuals seeking to become priests. The Master's College and Seminary has a yearly student enrollment of around 1,400. More than twenty different programs are offered at The Master's College and Seminary, with a Doctor's degree being the highest degree granted. The more popular enrolled programs among students are shown below:

• Ministry
• Liberal Arts
• Business Administration
• Christian Counseling
• Biblical Studies
• Biology

The admissions process would include the submission of an application, school records and any standardized tests, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 22 - 29 on the ACT or 970 - 1230 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of acceptance.

The Master's College and Seminary also offers services for students including career counseling for students that may require additional help, flexible courses for working or busy students, and help with employment opportunities for students.

Tuition is close to $30,000 per year for undergraduate programs and about $12,000 for graduate level programs, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Living quarters may be provided for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,300 per year. Some students at The Master's College and Seminary may be eligible for financial assistance, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities since 1975. To read more and get consumer disclosures, please visit masters.edu.

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).