Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

The Department of Political Science focuses on both teaching and research and sees both as mutually reinforcing activities. The department offers a curriculum focused on the major subfields of political science, specifically: American government, comparative politics, international politics, political theory, and political methodology. For completion of the major, students develop their expertise through coursework and independent study in one of these subfields and successfully complete an exit exam in the subfield. Students may also minor in American Politics, World Politics, or Political Theory.

The department also encourages Political Science majors to participate in the Tennessee Intercollegiate Student Legislature and Tennessee Moot Court programs, both of which expose students to crafting and passing legislation as well as conducting oral arguments at the appellate level. These programs are overseen by Political Science faculty advisers.

Official high school transcript (must show date of graduation)
Official college transcript(s) (from each institution attended)
Whether on the college transcript or noted in the application, we must have documentation of spring coursework/schedule for 2024.
If not enrolled for spring 2024, please note this on your application in order for your transcript to be considered complete.
Two academic teacher letters of recommendation (we strongly prefer that at least one letter is from a college professor/instructor)
Optional for students applying for fall 2024 entry: SAT or ACT scores (SAT code: 1871 / ACT code: 4036)
Applicants whose first language or language of instruction is English are not required to submit English proficiency exam scores.
Applicants who score above 26 on the ACT English section or above 630 on the SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing section are not required to submit English proficiency exam scores.
TOEFL iBT 100
TOEFL Essentials 10.5
IELTS 7.0