Moravian University
B.A. In Political Science
Bethlehem, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 50,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 2022-23 full-time comprehensive fee per year
Introduction
The program in political science provides a comprehensive set of theoretical and empirical strategies for understanding political experience with all its complexities. The department offers four distinct disciplines of political knowledge seeking and analysis:
- American politics
- Comparative politics
- International relations
- Political theory
Why Moravian?
It's all about the experience! The opportunities here are life-changing. Here’s a preview of what you’ll experience as a Moravian University student:
- A tech-friendly campus: Every student receives a MacBook Pro and an iPad as soon as they deposit
- Personalized learning: We have an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students
- Classic college town: Moravian is located in historic downtown Bethlehem, PA
- Lifetime support: Say hello to the Center for Career and Civic Engagement!
- Global education: Choose from more than 20 study abroad programs
- Opportunities beyond the classroom: Participate in research, civic engagement, scholarship programs, internships, and more.
- A vast and active network: There are more than 20,000 Moravian alumni across the world, ready to help you get a job
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Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships up to USD 25,000 for International Students
Moravian University offers an International Student Merit Award based primarily on academic achievement: grades, the strength of your academic program, your TOEFL or IELTS scores, and your SAT scores if submitted.
Curriculum
The curriculum emphasizes the ability to recognize, evaluate and debate those fundamental human issues, power differentials, and diverse actors that have shaped political institutions, practices, and texts. Students majoring in political science are well-prepared to pursue graduate training in a variety of fields, including public policy, law, journalism, political science, and related social science fields.
Internships
Students in political science often complete internships as a means of extending their classroom learning, building foundations for professional careers, and establishing networks that serve as a platform for entry into public affairs. The internship also can be used to meet major requirements and as electives in the major. Students generally arrange for their own placements but can do so with assistance from departmental faculty. Internships in political science have included placement at the following sites:
- Office of Charlie Dent, Representative, U.S. House of Representatives
- Office of Judge Stuart Minkowitz, Superior Court, Morris County, NJ
- Office of Judge Emil Giordano, Court of Common Pleas, Northampton Country, PA
- Office of Pennsylvania State Senator Lisa Boscola
- Office of Pennsylvania State Representative Joseph Brennan
- Office of Pennsylvania State Senator Patrick Browne
- Office of Pennsylvania State Representative Steve Samuelson
- Children’s Coalition of the Lehigh Valley
- Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley
- Government Relations Office, Lehigh Valley Hospital
- John Callahan Congressional Campaign Committee
- Lehigh County Department of Economic Development
- Lehigh County Committee of Concern (LEPOCO) (Peace and Justice Advocacy)
- Lehigh Valley Renew (regional planning) - Lehigh County Wildlands Conservancy
Program Outcome
- Students will demonstrate mastery with regard to the terminology, concepts, and historical benchmarks of the four represented academic subfields within political science.
- Students will learn classic and contemporary approaches to the study of political processes, citizenship, and democratic participation.
- Students will acquire a cosmopolitan understanding of international events, political systems and cultures, and power relations.