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Ashland University

Ashland , Ohio ,United States

BACHELOR OF ARTS in POLITICAL SCIENCE

What to Expect in the Political Science Program
When you major in Political Science, you’ll learn how to think clearly, analyze thoroughly, and communicate your thoughts out loud and on paper. You’ll examine the great questions of justice and empire, freedom and tyranny, and war and peace. And you’ll read and discuss original texts and personal speeches by the world’s greatest political philosophers and statesmen. And finally, you won’t work from a textbook—you’ll openly discuss your thoughts and perspectives in a seminar-style class environment with professors who challenge you to think deeper.

Political Science Program Benefits
In this program, you’ll:

  • Study original texts to discover the truth for yourself, rather than having it served to you in a textbook
  • Learn from quality professors who are experts in their field and mentor you throughout your coursework, thesis, and research
  • Uniquely learn through a conversational, seminar discussion format that invites sharing rather than lectures
  • Attend prestigious events with regarded political minds sponsored by the renowned Ashbrook Center, which has previously hosted notable public figures including Ronald Reagan, Colin Powell, Margaret Thatcher, Henry Kissinger, William Bennett, and others
  • Attend a biannual study abroad trip to take your learning overseas
  • Gain irreplaceable real world experience through numerous internship opportunities
  • Prepare for graduate school by writing your senior thesis under the expert guidance of a faculty member

Intakes

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  • Aug

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

Looking for a job? At the Rec Center, we do not offer “jobs,” we provide opportunities for growth, development and fun. Develop a sense of responsibility, gain valuable work experience to enhance your resume and earn money at the same time!

Entry-Level Employment Includes:

  • Climbing Wall Supervisor
  • Customer Service Supervisor 
  • Equipment Checkout Supervisor
  • Fitness Center Supervisor
  • Group Exercise Instructor
  • Intramural Sport Official
  • Lifeguard

Managerial Employment Includes:

  • Aquatic Manager
  • Facility Manager
  • Rec Sport Manager

Internships

  • Facilities and Student Development Intern (Summer)
  • Marketing Intern (Summer)
  • Aquatics and Youth Programs Intern (Summer)
  • Programs Intern (School Year)
  • Marketing Intern (School Year)
  • Facilities & Student Development Intern (School Year)

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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