$61,616 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor Political Science
- Concretely, political scientists study the processes, policies and institutions of different political systems as well as critical issues such as health care policy, civil rights, the origins of wars, the nature of democracy, the causes of authoritarianism, the meaning of justice, and the genesis of terrorism.
- In accordance with the mission of Barnard College, the political science department aims to create a community of teachers and students committed to intellectual discovery, rigorous analysis, and independent thought. The department's courses emphasize reflection, discussion, deliberation and intensive interactions between faculty members and students. The Barnard political science department strives to help students think clearly and methodically about the questions and issues that make up political science, equip them with the intellectual and presentational skills necessary to understand and address practical political issues as well as prepare them for a wide range of careers in federal, state and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; pre-collegiate education; electoral politics; research and university and college teaching.
- THE DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZES FOUR SUBFIELDS OF THE DISCIPLINE:
- POLITICAL THEORY
- The study of the conceptual foundations of political systems and behavior.
- Student learning outcome:
- After completing one or more courses in Political Theory, students should have a familiarity with some of the key concepts, theories and debates that have defined thinking about politics over time.
- AMERICAN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
- The study of all aspects of the American political system, including its development, institutions, procedures, and actors.
- Student learning outcome:
- After completing one or more courses in American Government & Politics, students should understand the basic structure of the American political system and how some of its institutions, procedures, and actors function.
- COMPARATIVE POLITICS
- The study of the political systems of other countries and regions, including the use of comparisons across cases in order to gain a broader and deeper understanding of events, institutions, and processes.
- Student learning outcome:
- After completing one or more courses in Comparative Politics, students should have a familiarity with the political systems of other countries and regions, and be able to use comparisons across cases in order to gain a broader and deeper understanding of political events, institutions, and processes.
- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- The study of relations between countries and the dynamics and development of the international system.
- Student learning outcome:
- After completing one or more courses in International Relations, students should understand the key approaches to the study of the relations between countries and a familiarity with the basic dynamics and development of the international system.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $57734 | $57734 | $57734 | $57734 |
| Health Insurance | $3332 | $3332 | $3332 | $3332 |
| Compulsory Fees | $550 | $550 | $550 | $550 |
| Total Fees | $61616 | $61616 | $61616 | $61616 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
- Request that all official high school and college transcripts be sent to Barnard College along with your high school's profile. Your guidance counselor will also need to submit the School Report.
- Submit TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable). In addition to SAT/ACT requirements, TOEFL/IELTS scores are required for students whose primary language is not English and who have not been enrolled in a school where English is the primary medium of instruction for four consecutive years.