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B.A. in Political Science - Prelaw Ohio University, USA

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$ 17,871 (US$ 17,871) a year

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Course summary

This program emphasis on understanding the nature and role of law in public lives, on critical thinking about political issues and institutions, and on learning to express our thought clearly on these matters, make a degree in Political Science an excellent gateway to the study of law. It also offers extensive for-credit internships in professional legal environments, pre-law advising, a thriving majors association, and connections to a network of campus resources, for the prospective student of law. With a total faculty of more than twenty and more than a half dozen professors involved in studying and teaching about different aspects of our legal environment, thye have the resources to help get what they need.

Entry requirement for international students

Admission requirements are as follows for different countries: Students from India must possess Higher Secondary Certificate, Indian School Certificate or All India and Delhi Senior School Certificate with a grade of 75%. Students from Indonesia must have completed DANEM/SMA with grades of 7/10. Pakistan students must possess Intermediate or Higher Secondary School Certificate with a 55%. Students from Malaysia must have completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia with a 6 passes grade 6 or lower. Students from Myanmar should have a Bachelors degree with grade point of 3.5/5. Students from Saudi Arabia must have General Secondary Education Certificate with 75%. Singapore students must complete the Singapore-Cambridge GCSE O Levels with 6 passes graded D or higher. Students from China should have Senior Middle School Certificate with B/80%. Students from United Kingdom should have completed GCSE with 6 passes graded C or higher. Scores of ACT or SAT and TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based, 213 on the computer-based, 80 on the internet based or a score of 6.5 on the IELTS exam are required.

Ohio University accepts IELTS*

* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Ohio University

Department name

College of Arts and Science, Department of Political Science

Venue / office name

College of Arts and Science, Department of Political Science

Address

Contact address for international enquiries

Ohio University
Bentley Annex 266
ATHENS
Ohio
45701

Venue description

The Department provides internship opportunities for students to receive academic credit while receiving practical experience in legal settings, state and local government, and non-profit organizations. It also operates a growing internship program in Washington DC, Cardiff Wales, and can help to place interns in government centers around the world. Several of these internships are funded through our innovative Capitol Scholars program.

Telephone number

+1 740 593 0394

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Ohio University is a residential campus, all first- and second-year students live in one of the university's 42 residence halls. Residential facilities are divided into freshman and upper class halls. Some halls are all male or all female, while others are coed. Students have the opportunity, upon completing a housing contract, to indicate their preference of room size and location. A variety of living environments are available to choose from, including academic emphasis and substance-free halls. Resident assistants (RAs) staff each residential hall. Students with meal plans may access any of the four operating dining halls on campus with a valid student I.D. card. First-year and second-year students choose one of the following six meal plans to meet their needs: Super 20, Flex 14, Super 14, 20, 14, and 10. Because parking is limited in and around Athens, freshmen are not permitted to register vehicles with the university. The Department of Campus Safety consists of the Ohio University Police Department and the safety patrol, campus escort service. For Graduate Students University apartments give priorities to families, residence halls on campus are convenient to athletic/band fields, classrooms, dining facilities, and recreational facilities and are selected based on the proximity of the residence hall to the main on campus activity. Campus dining options range from traditional cafeteria style meals to picnics, box lunches, BBQ’s, formal banquets, and themed parties. For more information or to book on-campus accommodations, contact Nikki Ohms, Assistant Director of Housing at (740) 593-4084 or mail housing@ohio.edu.

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