$57,489 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Political Science
- The department offers a curriculum focused on the major subfields of Political Science, specifically: American Government, Comparative Politics, International Politics, and Political Theory, as well as Political Methodology. For completion of the major, students are required to develop an expertise through coursework and independent study in one of these subfields, as well as successfully complete an exit exam in the subfield. Students may also minor in American Politics, World Politics, and Political Theory.
- Undergraduate research opportunities are afforded through Directed Study courses with faculty members as well as student research assistant and other positions within the Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) and the RIPS (Research on Individuals, Politics and Society) lab.
- Undergraduates are also encouraged to participate in the Tennessee Intercollegiate Student Legislature and Tennessee Moot Court programs, both of which expose students to crafting and passing legislation as well as conducting oral argument at the appellate level. These programs are overseen by Political Science faculty advisers.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $52780 | $52780 | $52780 | $52780 |
| Books and supplies Fees | $1194 | $1194 | $1194 | $1194 |
| Health insurance Fees | $3515 | $3515 | $3515 | $3515 |
| Total Fees | $57489 | $57489 | $57489 | $57489 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 70 | 90 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1460 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 33 | 36 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have an official secondary school transcript to get admission.
- Students required to maintain at least a 3.5 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores.
- Students are required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for admission.
International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.