Radford University

Political science doesn't prepare students for A career. Political Science prepares you for DOZENS of careers.  How can we say that?  Because Political Science immerses you in the skills that employers want:

• Critical thinking,
• Information literacy,
• Oral and written communication,
• Ethical citizenship,
• Problem solving,
• Understanding of diversity/global issues,
• Collaboration

Political Science majors get jobs. In fact, Political Science is a growth industry.  Many employers hire Political Science majors over others because our unique set of skills makes our majors ready to engage in high-level strategic work from Day One on the job.  Political Science majors are leaders, whose knowledge of history and culture assist them in dealing with clients and dealing with new market trends.  A survey  of employers for the American Association of Colleges & Universities  found that critical thinking, clear communication, and problem solving were more important than any particular undergraduate major in hiring decisions. These are exactly the skills developed and reinforced in Radford’s general education and Political Science curricula.

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Freshmen applicants who meet the following criteria will receive direct admission to Radford University

• Submission of high school transcript. An unofficial copy may be used for admission review; however, an official copy is required prior to enrollment. 
• 3.3 cumulative GPA
• Passing grade in Algebra II
• * To be admitted directly to the nursing program, applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and a passing grade in either Biology and Chemistry OR Anatomy & Physiology. Nursing applicants with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 are eligible for admission to Radford University as a pre-nursing student.

TOEFL 68

IELTS   6.0*

SAT   480**

PTE 50

TIE B2

Duolingo 95

HKDSE 4

Cambridge/IGCSE B2

Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) 60

NCUK (EAP) C

Norwegian Vitnemal 5

TOEIC 620

EIKEN Pre?1