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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

As a Political Science major, you'll study both domestic and foreign affairs, gaining insight into the philosophical and historical foundations of constitutional government in the United States, while also learning about other forms of government around the world.

Students may select a general major in political science, or choose a more specific track within the major, such as Foreign Affairs or Public Management, to focus your studies. You'll also have the opportunity to pair your degree with a number of different minors. The pre-law program is also housed in the Department of Politics and International Relations.

As part of the major, you will have the opportunity to participate on the YSU Moot Court team and Model UN.

By the time you graduate from the program, you'll be able to:

Summarize fundamental components of political theory, American government, comparative politics and international relations;
Explain constitutional principles that have shaped the American Republic;
Recognize basic ideas, problems and processes of comparative politics and international relations relative to issues of Western and non-Western political development, different forms of national government, and foreign policy behaviors in the global economy; and
Apply the Style Manual of the American Political Science Association (APSA) in conjunction with your research, writing skills and projects.
The major prepares you for graduate study, law school or a career in government or public service as an elected politician, support staffer or consulting analyst. Graduates of our program have gone on to attend law school at Harvard, Duke, Georgetown, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University and the University of Pittsburgh.

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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

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PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants from overseas must submit the following information well in advance of the desired date of admission. Admission is possible during all terms provided the deadline for application is met. Students must attend the mandatory new international student orientation.

A completed application form, a $45 non-refundable application fee and submission of all required supplemental items.
Applicants seeking F-1 or J-1 (student) non-immigrant status must submit certification of sufficient financial resources available for education and living expenses while attending the University.
Official credentials and transcripts from all secondary schools, colleges, and universities that the student has attended, including subjects studied, grades, and a key to the grading system. If credentials are not in English, official translations will be required.
Transfer credits may be granted for courses taken at U.S. and overseas accredited institutions only if an official syllabus or course description is provided; evaluation of transfer credit will be made prior to the start of classes. Applicants must present evidence of academic excellence with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and disciplinary good standing at the previous institution. Some YSU programs may have higher grade point average requirements.
Transfer applicants must submit all college official transcripts prior to the I-20 issuance.
Applicants who have a grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) may be considered for Special Admission. The applicant will be required to submit additional supporting materials in their application for consideration, at the discretion of the International Programs Office Special Admissions Committee.
English Language Proficiency - Applicants whose education is from an English-medium secondary or post-secondary institution in certain countries may exempt from the standardized English proficiency testing requirement. See Information on International English Proficiency. International students who graduate from an English medium secondary school in the United States may be exempt from submitting English Language Proficiency test score.
All other undergraduate applicants for whom English is a second language must present evidence of proficiency in the English language with official test scores on one of the following:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 67 or higher on the Internet Based TOEFL test (IBT) sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)a minimum score of 6.0 composite (with at least 5.0 on each subscale)
SAT: minimum score of 920
ACT: minimum score of 17
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English): 50
Duolingo English Test (DET) : 95
Successful completion of 24 semester hours of college-level coursework from an accredited English-medium college in the United States or another country where English is an official language.

Youngstown State University

Youngstown , Ohio ,United States