Bachelor of Science in Political Science

The Political Science curriculum is designed around traditional core courses focusing on four subfields that include American government, international relations, comparative politics, and political theory. Additional requirements emphasize research, internships, and a senior project or thesis to help build specific practical skills that can be highlighted and applied after graduation as you pursue employment opportunities in the public or private sector. Both the B.S. and B.A. in Political Science require completion of a total of 120 credit hours prior to graduation, with 24 credit hours in the core curriculum. Beyond the eight core courses, you may choose to complete a minor in a related field or deepen your focus in Political Science with six additional elective courses.

Academic records For applicants who have not yet received their secondary or high school certificate/diploma Submit official/notarized/certified/or attested copies of ALL senior secondary/high school records. This includes mark sheets, academic transcripts, final examination results, diplomas, and degree certificates such as Std. X (SSC), Std. XII (HSC), O Levels, A Levels, WAEC, CXC, IB, etc. For applicants who have attended any post-secondary institution (college/university) Submit official/notarized/attested/or certified copies of senior secondary/high school records (see above) and ALL post-secondary school (university/college) records. This includes mark sheets, academic transcripts, examination result, diplomas, and degree certificates. Failure to provide ALL academic records may result in denial of admission, admission and scholarship revocation, and/or refusal of transfer credit. A personal statement or essay Submit an original personal statement/essay (250-500 words) CLEARLY explaining why the particular academic program was chosen, what the degree will do for the applicant’s personal and career development, and how such a degree will help them to achieve future goals and aspirations. Please include professional plans for after the program is completed as well. A current passport copy Applicants currently in the United States planning to transfer their SEVIS record to University of Bridgeport must also submit a copy of their Visa showing their entry stamp and copies of all I-20s received. Applicants planning to bring dependents should also submit copies of their dependents’ passports, visas, I-20s, birth certificates, marriage licenses as well.