BA in Political Science

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

• Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms C /7
• Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms C /7
• Undergraduate ID 2 Terms B-/8

English Requirements certificate

• GCSE/IGCSE
• AAP (2 Terms) B (b)
• EAP (3 Terms) C (c)
• ID (2 Terms) NA
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) Below C (c): Other approved test required
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below C (c): Other approved test required
• Academic English (2 Terms) Below C (c): Other approved test required

IELTS

• AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
• EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
• ID (2 Terms) 6.5
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4
• Academic English (2 Terms) 4

TOEFL

• AAP (2 Terms) 68 - 79 No subscore below 14 (My Best Accepted)
• EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No subscore below 12 (My Best Accepted)
• ID (2 Terms) 80 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)

Duolingo

• AAP (2 Terms) 90 (approved through fall 22)
• EAP (3 Terms) 80 (approved through fall 22)
• ID (2 Terms) 110 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English (3 Terms) 50 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English (2 Terms) 60 (approved through fall 22)

Uganda 

• Advanced Certificate of Education with a minimum of 2 Principal Passing grades of D or higher and at least 1 subsidiary pass in a college preparatory subject. In addition, Uganda Certificate of
• Education with a C (7) average or higher or General Certificate of Education Level (O Level) Examination Certificate with 5 academic subjects passed is required.
• Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms C7
• Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms C7
• Undergraduate ID 2 Terms B5

English Requirements certificate

• GCSE/IGCSE
• AAP (2 Terms) B (b)
• EAP (3 Terms) C (c)
• ID (2 Terms) NA
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) Below C (c): Other approved test required
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below C (c): Other approved test required
• Academic English (2 Terms) Below C (c): Other approved test required

IELTS

• AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
• EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
• ID (2 Terms) 6.5
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4
• Academic English (2 Terms) 4

TOEFL

• AAP (2 Terms) 68 - 79 No subscore below 14 (My Best Accepted)
• EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No subscore below 12 (My Best Accepted)
• ID (2 Terms) 80 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)

Duolingo

• AAP (2 Terms) 90 (approved through fall 22)
• EAP (3 Terms) 80 (approved through fall 22)
• ID (2 Terms) 110 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English (3 Terms) 50 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English (2 Terms) 60 (approved through fall 22)

Tanzania

Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)

• Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms E/5
• Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms E/5
• Undergraduate ID 2 Terms D/4

English Requirements certificate

• GCSE/IGCSE
• AAP (2 Terms) B (b)
• EAP (3 Terms) C (c)
• ID (2 Terms) NA
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) Below C (c): Other approved test required
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below C (c): Other approved test required
• Academic English (2 Terms) Below C (c): Other approved test required

IELTS

• AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
• EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
• ID (2 Terms) 6.5
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4
• Academic English (2 Terms) 4

TOEFL

• AAP (2 Terms) 68 - 79 No subscore below 14 (My Best Accepted)
• EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No subscore below 12 (My Best Accepted)
• ID (2 Terms) 80 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)

Duolingo

• AAP (2 Terms) 90 (approved through fall 22)
• EAP (3 Terms) 80 (approved through fall 22)
• ID (2 Terms) 110 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English (3 Terms) 50 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English (2 Terms) 60 (approved through fall 22)

(BTEC) Extended Diploma (Level 3)

• Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
• Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
• Undergraduate ID 2 Terms 96 UCAS Points or MMM Grade

English Requirements certificate

• GCSE/IGCSE
• AAP (2 Terms) B (b)
• EAP (3 Terms) C (c)
• ID (2 Terms) NA
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) Below C (c): Other approved test required
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below C (c): Other approved test required
• Academic English (2 Terms) Below C (c): Other approved test required
• GCSE/IGCSE

IELTS

• AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
• EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
• ID (2 Terms) 6.5
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4
• Academic English (2 Terms) 4

TOEFL

• AAP (2 Terms) 68 - 79 No subscore below 14 (My Best Accepted)
• EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No subscore below 12 (My Best Accepted)
• ID (2 Terms) 80 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)

Duolingo

• AAP (2 Terms) 90 (approved through fall 22)
• EAP (3 Terms) 80 (approved through fall 22)
• ID (2 Terms) 110 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English (3 Terms) 50 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English (2 Terms) 60 (approved through fall 22)

United Kingdom

See GCE criteria

• Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms GCE
• Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms GCE
• Undergraduate ID 2 Terms GCE
• Bachelor’s degree (Pass or Honours earned after 3 or 4 years); Bachelor of (Architecture, Dental Surgery, Medicine); Master of Pharmacy (I and II); BTEC Level 7 Diploma in Technology or Technological Engineering or Arts and Design
• Undergraduate PS AAP 2 Terms 45
• Undergraduate PS EAP 3 Terms 45
• Undergraduate PS ID 2 Terms 55

English Requirements certificate

• GCSE/IGCSE
• AAP (2 Terms) B (b)
• EAP (3 Terms) C (c)
• ID (2 Terms) NA
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) Below C (c): Other approved test required
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below C (c): Other approved test required
• Academic English (2 Terms) Below C (c): Other approved test required

IELTS

• AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
• EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
• ID (2 Terms) 6.5
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4
• Academic English (2 Terms) 4

TOEFL

• AAP (2 Terms) 68 - 79 No subscore below 14 (My Best Accepted)
• EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No subscore below 12 (My Best Accepted)
• ID (2 Terms) 80 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
• Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)

Duolingo

• AAP (2 Terms) 90 (approved through fall 22)
• EAP (3 Terms) 80 (approved through fall 22)
• ID (2 Terms) 110 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English (3 Terms) 50 (approved through fall 22)
• Academic English (2 Terms) 60 (approved through fall 22)

Political Science, B.A.
NY State Program Code: 04179
HEGIS Code: 2207.00
CIP Code: 45.1001

(39 credits)

General Education Requirements

• All students must satisfy the University’s General Education requirements and foreign language requirements, in addition to the requirements for the major in political science.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science
Required GPA: 2.0
Credits Required for Major: 39
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

• Also recommended are courses in related disciplines chosen in consultation with the Political Science Department adviser.
• POL (0158) 101 - Introduction To The American Political System Credits: 3.00 hrs
• POL (0158) 102 - Introduction To Politics Credits: 3.00 hrs
• POL (0158) 240 - Ancient & Medieval Political Theory in the Western World Credits: 3.00 hrs
• POL (0158) 241 - Modern Political Theory in the Western World Credits: 3.00 hrs
• POL (0158) 246 - Research Design And Methods Credits: 3.00 hrs
• POL (0158) 260 - Comparative Political Analysis Credits: 3.00 hrs
• POL (0158) 280 - Theories And Practice of International Relations Credits: 3.00 hrs
• POL (0158) Seminar Credits: 3.00 hrs
• One course above the introductory level in the subfield of American Government and Politics or the subfield of Political Issues and Policy Credits: 3.00hrs
• Group A Electives (see list below) Credits: 6.00 hrs
• Group A or B Electives (see list below) Credits: 9.00 hrs
• Level I-IV Language Credits: 0-12.00 hrs

Related disciplines:

• African, Black and Caribbean Studies
• Anthropology
• Business
• Communications
• Economics
• English
• History
• International Studies
• Languages, Literatures and Cultures
• Mathematics and Computer Science
• Philosophy
• Social Work
• Sociology
• All graduating majors must have earned a 2.0 minimum GPA in Political Science courses. The Pass/Fail option cannot be used to meet department requirements for a political science major except for a maximum of 9 credits of internship work. Students can transfer a maximum of 9 credits toward the political science major from other accredited institutions. This includes study abroad. For departmental honors, a 3.5 minimum GPA is required, plus a seminar with a grade of “B” or better.

• Academic Accelerator Cost per Semester
• Fall 2021 $21,104.7
• Spring 2022 $21,104.7
• Summer 2022 $21,104.7
• Housing Option Description Cost Per Semester
• Option A: On Campus Double (with AC)
• Option A offers on-campus dorm room shared between two undergraduate students and a common bathroom in hallway.
• Fall 2021 $6,295
• Spring 2022 $6,295
• Summer 2022 $5,531
• Option B: On Campus Large Triple (with AC)
• Option B offers an on-campus suite-style room shared among three undergraduate students. Shared bathroom is en suite.
• Fall 2021 $6,710
• Spring 2022 $6,710
• Summer 2022 $5,531
• Option C: On Campus Regular Triple (with AC)
• Option C offers an on-campus dorm room shared among three undergraduate students, with an ensuite bathroom.
• Fall 2021 $6,490
• Spring 2022 $6,490
• Summer 2022 $5,531
• Option D: On Campus Double (No AC)
• Option D offers an on-campus dorm room shared between two undergraduate students, with a common bathroom in the hallway.
• Fall 2021 $5,705
• Spring 2022 $5,705
• Summer 2022 $5,531
• Option E: On Campus Converted Triple (No AC) Option E offers an on-campus dorm room shared among three undergraduate students, with a common bathroom in the hallway.
• Fall 2021 $4,725
• Spring 2022 $4,725
• Summer 2022 $5,772
• Meal Plan Details Cost Per Semester Panther Lifestyle Plan 200 meals per semester (~12 meals per week) at "all you can eat" dining hall, plus $200 Panther Dollars at food trucks, markets, cafés, and more. Includes free Sunday brunch in Post Hall.
• Fall 2021 $2,365
• Spring 2022 $2,365
• Summer 2022 $700