Bachelor of Political Science at Kennesaw State University

    Bachelor of Political Science at Kennesaw State University

    Bachelor of Political Science at Kennesaw State University

    The Political Science at Kennesaw State University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered on the Kennesaw campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 14, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Political Science

    Bachelor of Science in Political Science 

    With the Political Science degree at Kennesaw State University, you'll be able to make an impact on the world through the study of government and politics, global studies, political theory, public law, and administration, as well as various research methods.

    While earning your Political Science degree, you'll study the formal government institutions and people's behavior in public life. You'll examine the institutions and government processes using various research methodologies.

    This political science degree is the undergraduate major most students choose who intend to attend law school and perform graduate study in several social science disciplines. This program is an ideal liberal arts major for careers in business, journalism, public and international affairs, the federal government, state and local government, teaching, interest groups, campaign management, communications, and many others.

    See our Political Science degree requirements in the KSU Undergraduate Catalog for more information on specific classes.

    The B.S. in Political Science degree studies the formal institutions of government and the actual behavior of people in public life. This program is the ideal liberal arts major for careers in business, journalism, public and international affairs, the federal government, state and local government, and more.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Political Science at Kennesaw State University

    Entry Requirements

    GPA Requirement 

    Graduation from high school with GPA of 2.5 with qualifying SAT/ACT test scores

    (If educated outside of the United States, the required official evaluation
    must indicate GPA)

    First-Year Student Announcement:

    First-year students applying to Kennesaw State University for the Summer, and Fall 2023 semesters may be admitted without an ACT or SAT score if they have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

    * Students who have a GPA of less than 3.2 should submit official ACT or SAT scores along with their high school transcript to be considered for admission. 

    *For students who were educated outside the United States, the GPA must be reflected on the official evaluation (see requirements below). Kennesaw State will review the official evaluation.

    **Being exempt from SAT/ACT does not guarantee that students are also exempt from the English proficiency requirement if they are citizens of non-English speaking countries (see the Validation of English Proficiency section below).

    Note: Test scores are still required for some scholarships (e.g. Zell Miller) and programs (e.g. Architecture).

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Political Science

    What can you do with a Political Science degree?

    • Policy Analyst
    • Legislative Assistant
    • Public Relations Specialist
    • Social Media Manager
    • Marketing Research Analyst
    • Political Consultant
    • Intelligence Analyst
    • Political Campaign Staff
    • Human Resources Generalist
    • Nonprofit Program Coordinator

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Political Science at Kennesaw State University

    Application Fee 40

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Political Science at Kennesaw State University

    Please use the Common Application if any of the following are true:

    • You are a student who is still in high school and without college credit
    • You have earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual enrollment credit, AP/IB credit)
    • You graduated high school less than 5 years ago and earned less than 30 credit hours of college credit (if you attended any college).
    Bachelor of Political Science at Kennesaw State University
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