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Overview In the Political Science program at the West Chester University, we provide a comprehensive curriculum that exposes students to the principal subfields of the discipline and encourages critical analysis and communication skills. The department prepares students for careers in government/public service, law, teaching, business and international affairs and admission to various advanced degree programs. Through internship programs, service learning, simulations, and other curricular and co-curricular activities, the Department offers students experience in politics, government and law. Actively involved in research, teaching and applied scholarship, the political science faculty serves as mentors to students seeking academic challenge and civic involvement in an environment that values diversity.Political Science CareersThe discipline of political science provides students with an excellent foundation for a broad and exciting range of jobs or career paths. The ability to adapt to the conditions of and meet the expectations of a given job makes political science majors a valuable asset for employers. This is particularly important in an age when college graduates are projected to experience at least six job changes in their working lifetimes.A major or minor in political science grounds students in the kinds of abilities that prospective employers seek in potential employees. These include communication, analytical and reasoning, problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, and computing skills. I want to find another Bachelor Course

The mission of the Department of Political Science is to promote scholarship and responsible citizenship among students at West Chester University.

Disciplines

Political Science

Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 80

Other Requirements

1Complete the application for admission.Pay a $45 non-refundable application fee online by credit card. If you are eligible to use an application fee waiver, please refer to the WCU Fee Waiver PolicySubmit an official high school transcript.Send official SAT or ACT scores - WCU will use the highest score/section on the SAT or the highest ACT composite score. The SAT/ACT requirement will be optional for students applying for the Fall 2021 semester.

Political Science