Bachelor of Science in Geography / Master of Arts in Humanities

The Department of Political Science and Geography offers undergraduate degrees in political science, geography and international studies.

In political science, the Department offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The political science program is designed to give students an essential core of basic knowledge and analytical skills, while providing an opportunity to specialize in one of two emphasis areas: American politics and public law, or international relations and comparative politics. Optionally, students may major in one of the following areas: 1) International Affairs and Global Politics or 2) Analytics, Institutions, and Public Policy.

In geography, the Department offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The geography program is designed to give students a broad base of geographical training and an understanding of human-environment interrelationships, while providing an opportunity to specialize in one of three majors: urban planning and emergency/hazards management, environment and resources, and geographic information systems (BS only). Undergraduate and graduate certificates in cyber risk management, geographic information science, hazards and emergency management, spatial analysis of coastal environments, and urban studies and planning are also offered.
The linked BA/BS program in geography and the MA in humanities makes it possible for exceptional students to count up to 12 hours of graduate courses toward both an undergraduate and graduate degree. Students must earn a minimum of 150 credit hours (120 discrete credit hours for the undergraduate degree and 30 discrete credit hours for the graduate degree). Please refer to the Humanities section of this Catalog for additional information on the linked program.

All prior Secondary/High School or College/University transcripts along with Diploma or Leaving Certificate.
Admission to all levels of University study is contingent upon successful completion of English language proficiency requirements. Non-native speakers of English can provide evidence of English language proficiency through a variety of options. Admission to the on-campus English Language Center (ELC) and subsequent enrollment in English language courses at the ELC does not imply admission to the University.
SAT/ACT standardized exams are optional, though highly recommended

IELTS 6.5 overall
TOEFL Paper Based 550
TOEFL IBT 79