Political Science, B.A.
The Political Science Department at Valpo prepares you to become well-informed, engaged, and impactful citizens who understand the philosophy and practice of political systems. Through our concentrations in Legal Studies or Public Policy and Public Administration, you will learn about the political world in which you live and develop skills to critically and objectively analyze political information and to share your analysis with others.
The data analysis, writing, and communications skills that come with a Valpo Political Science degree will be useful no matter what career path you choose. Our graduates have worked on important policy issues like immigration, food safety, and education, and many have used their political science degree to launch careers in business.
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Valparaiso University, a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society.
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PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Test Scores and Proof of English Proficiency.
If you are an international student and need a visa to study in the U.S., you must meet Valparaiso University’s English test requirement through one of the following means
SAT (Reading & Writing score minimum of 500)
ACT (English score minimum of 24)
TOEFL (75 iBT minimum)
IELTS (6.0 minimum) must be less than 2 years old for validation.
Duolingo English Test (100 or higher) sent from Duolingo
iTEP (3.8 or higher)
PTE (56 or higher)
British Council (UK) GCE or GCSE (A/O Levels) English exam (Grade of A or B)
IB Higher Level English Exam (Score of 5, 6, or 7, or grade A or B)
Completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center. (Conditional admission may be available for select students who have not yet met our English Proficiency requirements only through our approved partners.)
Completion of approved English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
You may submit more than one type of test on your application. The Undergraduate Admissions Office maintains the right to require English proficiency testing when deemed necessary.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
180544 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: N/A