Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
- 4 years
- Duration
- 49,450 USD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Madison / USA
- Location
- Drew University
- School
Program description
Drew's political science program offers students a strong foundation in American politics, international affairs, comparative politics, and political philosophy. Political science majors collaborate closely with instructors to investigate politics and government from a variety of perspectives.
Our students participate in a variety of unique immersive activities that allow them to develop connections outside of the classroom and do independent study. Students interested in international diplomacy and development may take part in our Semester at the United Nations, where they will meet members of the United Nations Secretariat, delegations from member countries, special agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Students may also spend a semester in Washington, D.C., obtaining experience in the legislative and lobbying processes via direct contact with experts in the area. During the Social Impact Semester, students may learn about how today's organizations and social entrepreneurs generate change in New York City and throughout the globe. Students may also do collaborative research with instructors, gain skills and expertise with statistical data, and publish their findings in the World Politics Data Lab.
Program structure
I. Required Foundation Courses
- Comparative Political Systems
- American Government and Politics
- International Relations
- Introduction to Political Theory
II. Intermediate and Upper-Level Electives
A. American Politics, Government, and Policy:
- Internship in Political Science
- Law, Justice, and Society
- Congress
- The American Presidency
- Political Participation in the United States
- State and Local Politics
- Business and Government in the U.S.
- Latino Politics
- Selected Topics: American Government
- Internship Project in Washington
- Applied Analysis of Social Entrepreneurship
- Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
- Gender and US Politics
- American Political Economy
- Social Policy and Inequality in America
- Education Policy and Politics
- Race and Politics
- Environmental Policy and Politics
- Public Opinion and Survey Research
- Social Movements
- Elections and Policy Making in Washington
- Research Practicum in Washington
B. Comparative Politics and Government:
- European Politics
- Chinese Politics
- Middle East Politics
- East Asian Politics
- Selected Topics: Comparative Politics
- Comparative Political Economy
- Authoritarian Politics
- Global Health
- Health Policy
- On Democracy
- London Semester Interdisciplinary Colloquium
- Contemporary British Politics
- The History of Modern Britain
C. International Relations:
- United States Foreign Policy
- Transnational Feminisms
- Terrorism
- International Security
- Special Topics in Human Rights
- Refugees and Migrants: The Global Crisis of Immigration
- Muslims and the West
- UN Community Internship
- International Environmental Policy and Politics
- Principles of International Law
- International Human Rights
- Torture: Pain, Body, and Truth
- Comparative Political Economy
- Political Economy of War and Peace
- Global Discourse on Human Rights
- Comparative Foreign Policy
- Selected Studies in International Politics
- International Political Economy
- Peacemaking and Peacekeeping in the 21st Century
- The United Nations System and the International Community
- Research Seminar on the United Nations
- Social Entrepreneurship: Theorizing Global Trends
D. Political Theory:
- Selected Topics: Political Theory
- Policing and the Rule of Law: Gender, Race, and Citizenship
- Political Sociology
- Research Methods in Political Science
- Advanced Topics in Political Theory
- International Human Rights
- Cultural Diversity and the Law
- Torture: Pain, Body, and Truth
Price
Tuition fee: 49,450 USD
Requirements for applicants
Academic entry requirements
- Secondary or high school diploma
- Additional materials may also be required
- Minimum GPA equivalent: 3.0
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (18 in all subscores)
- IELTS: 6.5 (6.0 in all subscores)
- Duolingo: 105
- Academic English: Level 6
- PTEA: 53
About the university
Drew University was founded in 1867 and celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2017. The university consists of three schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is situated on a lovely, forested campus in Madison, New Jersey, a flourishing little town near New York City.
Drew's one-of-a-kind, cutting-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch platform, guarantees that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a mentor network, and an experience-based résumé. Drew's distinctive, immersive learning experiences include professionally-mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections over seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.
Drew University's two graduate schools provide ten master's and four doctorate degrees. There are several certificate programs available. All programs are built on Drew's well-known dedication to faculty-student mentoring, chances for out-of-classroom experiential learning, and fostering a strong intellectual and global community, with many programs available in hybrid or totally online formats.
