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Dual Major in Political Science - Social Work Mcdaniel College, USA

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$ 32,000 (US$ 32,000) a year

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Course summary

This program is designed for students who are interested in assessing and addressing socio political problems at the local, state, and federal level. Students will study the impact of public policy as it pertains to specific populations and institutions. In addition, students will become familiar with the development and analysis of public policy.

Program modules

The modules are as follows: SWK 2202 The Family, SWK 2214 Human Behavior and the Social Environment, SWK 2217 Marginalized Cultures and Macro Intervention, SWK 2218 Social Welfare Policy, SWK 3322 Social Work Practice I, SWK 3349 Methods of Social Work Research, SWK 4409 Social Work Practice II, SWK 4417 Field Instruction in Social Work I and SWK 4418 Field Instruction in Social Work II, SWK 4415 Field Instruction Seminar I and SWK 4416 Field Instruction Seminar II.

Entry requirement for international students

Students must possess official high school transcripts and at least two academic letters of recommendation. The SAT requirement may be waived if students have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 on (PBT), 213 on the internet, or a score of 80 on (IBT) with a minimum score of 20 in each section. SAT 1 or ACT scores are also accepted.

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Awarding body

Mcdaniel College

Department name

Department of Poltical Science and International Studies

Venue / office name

Department of Poltical Science and International Studies

Address

McDaniel College
2 College Hill
WESTMINSTER
Maryland
21157

Venue description

The political science and international studies major exposes students to American politics, comparative and international politics, and public policy. Students develop skills in writing, speaking, research, and critical thinking, as they explore crucial historical and philosophical trends, political institutions, and emerging political controversies.

Telephone number

+1 410 848 7000

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

At McDaniel, first, second and third-year students live on campus. In fact, all students are guaranteed housing for all four years. McDaniel maintains nine residence halls and apartment complexes, including two halls set aside for first-year students. All the residences are wired for cable, telephone, and internet. All first-year students live on campus in single-sex halls. Men live in Rouzer Hall, women in White ford Hall. Amenities include laundry room, lounges, vending machines, and a TV/DVD unit located in a common area on the first floor. Rouzer Hall is the single-sex traditional corridor-style residence hall for first-year men, housing approximately 200 residents. The single-sex housing option for women is White ford Hall. Daniel MacLea Hall is a co-ed suite style building, designated for Honors and Affinity housing. This facility houses approximately 120 students and offers many amenities, including laundry facilities, vending machines, and a study lounge with a TV unit. Most rooms are double or triple occupancy, residents share common bathrooms located in each suite. Residence hall rooms are equipped with a bed, mattress, desk, desk chair, dresser, mirror, and closet for each student. Some rooms have bookshelves. A micro fridge unit is installed in each room at no additional charge. College furniture may not be removed from residence hall rooms. Each room has at least one window with a pull down shade.

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