American Politics and Policy
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,140 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 16, 2023

    American Politics and Policy

    About

    Students must earn an overall GPA of a 2.0 in all courses applied to the minor.

    Required Courses:
    Select two of the following: *6
    POLS 102
    Introduction to American Government
    POLS 210
    Law and the Legal System
    POLS 220
    State and Local Government
    POLS 230
    Introduction to Policy Analysis
    POLS 240
    Introduction to Public Administration
    Select 3 courses from POLS 310-349 *9
    Total Hours15
    *

    Students may not take both POLS 230 and POLS 240.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
    • Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
    • Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
    • For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
    • WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply

    1. Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
    2. To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

      WVU Application The Common App

      To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.

    3. Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
    4. Send the following information to WVU:
      • Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
      • Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
      Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
      • English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

    American Politics and Policy

    West Virginia University

    West Virginia University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Morgantown