- Politics majors with a political studies concentration engage a broad study of political science related to political institutions, processes, histories, cultures, and practices both in the United States and abroad. In the political studies concentration, students will explore how ideas and decisions have impacted the formation of countries and learn governmental processes for decision making. Politics faculty will encourage them to think independently, engage opposing points of view and develop an abiding concern for public life.
- Career options:
- Government service employee
- Public administration employee
- Human resource manager
- Law enforcement officer
- Journalist
- Lobbyist
- Lawyer
- Diplomat
- Business person
- Economic developer
- Non-profit service employee (like Americorps, Teach for America, Peace Corps)
Messiah University, Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg - Courses & Fees
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
College Private (Not for Profit) CollegeBachelor of Arts [B.A] (Politics and International Relations - Political Studies)
4 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
$41,485/Yr
$41,485 /Yr
Important Dates
Messiah University has rolling admissions, meaning there is no deadline by which to apply. The application is free from approximately July 1, when it is made available, through Nov. 15.
| Event | End Date |
| Scholarship Deadline | Jan 15, 2022 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $38370 | $38370 | $38370 | $38370 |
| Health Insurance | $3115 | $3115 | $3115 | $3115 |
| Total Fees | $41485 | $41485 | $41485 | $41485 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Room and Food | $11220 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must submit their academic records.
- Students' transcript records must include results/marks for individual courses, as well as diplomas or certificates required in their country as evidence of qualification for university.
- If a student's native language is not English, they are required to submit scores of either TOEFL or IELTS to English language proficiency.
- Students are required to submit their SAT/ ACT scores.
Scores Required
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| SWE Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Young Women in Public Affairs Award | $4000 | Yes | N/A |
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | $2000 | Yes | Apr 1, 2023 |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | $1000 | Yes | N/A |
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