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Ashland University

Ashland , Ohio ,United States

BACHELOR OF ARTS in INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL STUDIES

What to Expect in the International Political Studies Program
The International Political Studies program is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on helping you understand the global interactions of the past and present. You’ll be exposed to a wide range of perspectives and methodologies including topics such as diplomacy and foreign policy, peace and war, security, international political economy and human rights.

Program Benefits
In this program, you’ll:

  • Receive personal attention from distinguished professors with a passion for teaching that work closely with you in class and out
  • Learn in seminar-style classes rather than lectures to invite interaction and discussion
  • Study original texts and speeches from international political figures rather than textbooks to form your own opinions
  • Attend prestigious events sponsored by the Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs
  • Gain real world experience with internship experience in government and politics

As a graduate of this program, you’ll be prepared for several careers in the dynamic international field, including business, diplomacy, or even journalism.

Intakes

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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)
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

With the successful completion of this program, you’ll be prepared to pursue a position in:

  • Government agencies
  • Diplomatic services
  • International business offices
  • International news reporting

PSW Opportunity

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

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate: 2.5 GPA, 18 ACT or 960 SAT
Nursing Undergraduate: 3.0 GPA, 20 ACT or 1030 SAT

Our incoming undergraduate students obtain, on average, a 3.4 GPA and a 23 ACT score.

If you don't think you meet both automatic admission requirements, you should still apply as you may meet alternative criteria for admission.

Did you graduate from high school, or the equivalent, 3+ years ago? No standardized test score required.

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