Political science is the study of the institutions and procedures people use to regulate conflict within and between nations.
Coursework addresses:
U.S. political and government systems
institutions of other nations
political systems and international connections
war and peace
global balance of power
Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in political science opens the door to many career opportunities, such as:
administrators and elected officials at the local, state and national levels
teachers at secondary education or college levels
Other career options include:
government and private-sector policy analysis
law
policing and corrections
mass media and news analysis
foreign service and overseas government programs
intelligence
campaigns and elections
government liaison work
mediation
nonprofit organization work
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Buchtel College of Arts and Science
College of Arts & Sciences Building,
University of Akron,
AKRON,
Ohio,
44325, United States
New Freshman
You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.
All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.
Minimum requirements for English proficiency:
TOEFL iBT: 71
IELTS: 6.0
SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500
ACT English: 18
Duolingo English Test (DET): 95
CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169
PTE: 48
GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135
Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.
