Political Science BA
If you’re passionate about justice and want a career that helps people understand and exercise their human rights, our political science program is a great place to begin your journey. You’ll study how laws are formed, upheld, and promoted—and how people come together to create changes in response to them.
In small, supportive classes, you’ll explore the history of political power in relation to current events, investigating the function of laws from a variety of viewpoints. With pathways to work in law, government, and nonprofit organizations, our program provides long-term career prospects and a solid foundation for graduate studies in a variety of exciting fields.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Faculty, Staff, & Management Careers
Chico State seeks outstanding candidates committed to student success who reflect the intersectional identities of our Wildcats to fill roles in and out of the classroom.
Chico State Enterprises (CSE)
CSE is a non-profit auxiliary organization that serves the University’s mission with roles that promote, support, and manage funded research, partnerships, and innovative opportunities.
Associated Students
The Associated Students is the center of the diverse co-curricular experience at Chico State. Employment opportunities are available for both career-seeking and student applicants throughout the year.
Student Jobs and Internships
Many students earn money and valuable experience by working and interning during their college careers. The Career Center offers support services and a job board with positions available throughout the year.
PSW Opportunity
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
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
“B” or 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) on the US 4 pt. scale
TOEFL (iBT) Tests
TOEFL iBT
TOEFL iBT Home Edition
TOEFL iBT Paper Edition
Undergraduate Minimum Score = 61
2nd Bachelor's Minimum Score = 80
IELTS Tests
IELTS Academic
IELTS Indicator (Home)
IELTS Online
Undergraduate Minimum Score = 6.6
2nd Bachelor's Minimum Score = 6.5
TOEFL Essentials Test = 7.0 to 9.0
Pearson PTE
Pearson PTE Academic
Pearson PTE Academic Online
Undergraduate Minimum Score = 47
2nd Bachelor's Minimum Score = 59
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
139488 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 70 USD