
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Hampton, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 26,198
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Political Science is the study of politics: government, law, political behavior, public policy, and political philosophy. The Department has a curriculum designed to provide broad, modern training in the study of political institutions and political behavior for students in the liberal arts and for majors who apply for graduate school. The curriculum also features pre-professional training for law, business, public relations, mass media, domestic and foreign government service, education, the military, and sundry roles in politics.
Student Study Abroad Opportunities
The curricula of History majors are structured to encourage and support study-abroad opportunities. Whether students choose faculty-led travel, prestigious international scholarships, or established educational companies that facilitate their study abroad ambitions, the department works closely with Hampton University’s International Office to ensure student safety and academic rigor. Students interested in studying abroad must meet with their departmental advisor and the department chairperson as soon as possible to help ensure that the date, extent, and content of the study abroad experience work in harmony with the student’s required curriculum in the major. Failure to plan appropriately or to achieve academic proficiency while studying abroad can delay graduation.
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Curriculum
Freshman year
- English 101, 102
- Mathematics 110 (or higher)
- University 101
- Biology 101
- History 106, Social Science elective
- Communications 103
- Health 200
- Psychology 203
- Humanities 201, History 107
Sophomore year
- Foreign Language (101, 102)
- Political Science 201, 202
- Political Science 203, 204
- Economics 201, Political Science 205
- Economics 202, Political Science 210
Junior year
- Foreign Language (201, 202)
- Political Science 304, 309
- Political Science 310
- Sociology/Psychology 346
- Political Science Electives
Senior year
- Political Science 408
- Political Science 403, 404
- Political Science Elective
- Free Electives
Total credit hours 123 hours
Internships Opportunities
Students participate in internships for academic credit by enrolling in HIS 399 or POL 400. Students may participate in summer internships without academic credit by competing for various local, regional, and national programs advertised in the department. Faculty members support, assist, and even assign student internships according to student availability and their unique talents. Past and current internship opportunities include NASA Langley, the U.S. Department of State, the National Park Service, the Hampton History Museum, the Casemate Museum, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and leaders in state and local government.
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