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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

The Political Science Department at Marist College sees its mission as one of enabling students to make sense of the political world and issues they are inheriting, instilling in them an interest in politics, political systems and institutions on all levels, in short, in political life and giving them the tools so they might enable the world to be a better place. We do so by offering a foundation in the four discipline subfields of political science – American government, political theory, comparative politics
and international relations. The major is designed with flexibility so that students can develop their own interests in at least two subfields as they grow as scholars.

Our goal is to assist and mentor students so they are able to think analytically and critically about political problems, both historical and contemporary, issues and ethical dilemmas. Students learn to read primary texts; collect, analyze and interpret data (especially utilizing the resources at the Marist Institute for Public Opinion (MIPO)), distinguish facts that are pertinent to their elegant arguments and communicate – both written and orally, effectively and persuasively. By grappling with the great issues of our time and of the past, the faculty guide students to appreciate the dynamic interplay of theory, methodology and practice in understanding the political world.

We are committed to helping our students become skilled and proficient communicators. We all recognize that learning to write well is important in the field of political science. To this end, we all emphasize not only the quantity and variety of writing assignments, but the quality of the finished work. Likewise, we also emphasize the ability to craft a good solid argument both orally and in writing. While the classroom is at the heart of the liberal arts education, we also recognize that learning is not limited to the time in class or within the walls of the classroom itself. One of the department’s goals is to turn the entire world into our classroom by taking advantage of the unique opportunities we have at Marist and beyond, including The Marist Institute For Public Opinion (Marist Institute), the FDR Presidential Library, town meetings, academic conferences, the Model United Nations, internships, the Albany Semester, the Washington Semester, Marist Abroad, Pre-law and the American Bar Association approved Paralegal programs. Consistent with the mission of Marist, Political Science challenges students to confront the perennial values and issues involved in politics. The department aims to prepare students for responsible citizenship in our changing world, and to assist students in developing lifelong learning skills and a broad grounding in a liberal arts education. Our students should be well prepared for graduate or law school, the workplace – including public
service, non-profits, the media, and corporations – and in the communities in which they reside.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
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

Human Resources

In strategic partnership with the Marist community, the Office of Human Resources is committed to cultivating an equitable and distinctive workplace. We do this through the attraction, development, and recognition of a diverse and talented workforce.

Our team provides effective services and solutions in support of the College's mission and core values, including:

Benefits and compensation administration
Compliance with federal, state, and local laws
Employee and labor relations
Employee records management
Learning and development
Performance management
Policy development and interpretation
Recruitment and retention
Strategic planning

Benefits at Marist

At Marist College, we value your health and wellness and understand your need for quality, affordable care. The Office of Human Resources is committed to providing faculty and staff with a best-in-class benefits program that offers rich benefits, services and planning for financial security.

The Office of Human Resources continually strives to exceed the expectations of the College community. To achieve this goal, we are excited to be developing new benefit programs for eligible employees in Wellness, Work/Life Balance, Training and Development.

Marist College offers all eligible employees the following benefit programs:

Health Benefits

Dental and Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Tuition Benefits

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability
Holiday Schedule
Vacation, Sick & Personal Time
Discount Programs

The actual terms of the various employee benefit plans are stated in and governed by the formal plan documents. Additional information may be found on the myMarist employee portal.

PSW Opportunity

12 to 36 months( OPT duration depends on the major studied)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Submit official Secondary School transcript (official English translation into the US system)
Personal Essay
Two letters of recommendation for freshmen applicants, one letter for transfer applicants
Forward official results of the SAT or ACT exam if you want the Admission Committee to consider your scores. Marist is SAT/ACT optional.
*English Proficiency Exam results if you are a non-native English-speaking student. Marist accepts the TOEFL or the IELTS:
TOEFL - Students must submit a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam or a 213 on the computer-based TOEFL or an 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL exam.
IELTS - Students must submit a minimum score of 6.5All test scores must come directly from the Testing Service to Marist College. Note: the Marist report code is 2400. Copies of test scores will delay the admission process since an I20 will not be issued without official documents. Please note: TOEFL or IELTS scores must be less than two years old from the first day of class at the proposed term of entry in order to be valid.
Telephone interview with a Marist staff member. The estimated length of the interview is 10-15 minutes.
If you are applying for Studio Art, Interior Design, or Fashion Design, please complete and submit the corresponding portfolio requirements.

*Note: The English Proficiency Exam result requirement can be waived for students who have met any of the following criteria:

Completed or are pursuing an International Baccalaureate Diploma
Attained a minimum score of 500 on the SAT Critical Reading or Writing section
Attended a U.S. or international school taught in English for a minimum of four years without any English as a Second Language courses
Applications are processed and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, , New York ,United States