Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Concentration in International Relations-Comparative Politics

Kent State University

USA,Ohio

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 22,316/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Ohio

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1910

Total Students: 36,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

800 E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240, United States

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Concentration in International Relations-Comparative Politics

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science empowers students to be engaged global citizens and informed consumers of information who are competitive in a range of careers. Graduates work in the public and private sectors across the United States and around the globe. Many also go on to graduate programs or to law school.

Students in the major are provided internship and study abroad opportunities, including two semester-long, 15-credit hour internship programs, one in Washington, D.C., and one in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, the Department of Political Science offers study-abroad courses in multiple countries during the summer, and students often also take advantage of Kent State programs in Florence, Italy, and Geneva, Switzerland. More information can be found on the Department of Political Science website.

The Political Science major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The International Relations-Comparative Politics concentration focuses on international policy and politics, including aid and development, energy and oil, human rights and regions of the world (e.g., Latin America,  the Middle East and Russia).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis skills.
  • Demonstrate advanced written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of national and international issues and political systems.
  • Demonstrate multicultural literacy.
  • Demonstrate competence with quantitative statistical and qualitative analysis tools.