Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Government - American Politics)
Field of Study:
$33,050 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $33050 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $33700 |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For 2025 Intake | |
The mission of the Department of Government and International Affairs is to stimulate scholarship and continuing interest in government, government service, and international affairs; and to provide a framework for enriching the exposure of majors and the wider university community to the study of government, politics, and issues of public concern.
Students from Government - American Politics program offered at University of the Incarnate Word also may explore themes of war and peace and the effects of globalization, the role of international law and organizations, and America?s leadership in the world. Additionally, students have numerous opportunities to participate in organizations related to Government and International Affairs. In addition to Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honor Society, there is the Moot Court team, the Model OAS, and Amnesty International.
The Department offers two majors: a Bachelor of Arts in Government and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. The Department also offers a Minor in Government and hosts several Interdisciplinary Concentrations that can substitute for a Minor, including concentrations in International Affairs, Political Economy, and Pre-Law.
Career Opportunities
The Department?s programs are especially designed to develop analytical skills, combining organized knowledge with practical experience that introduces and prepares students for career opportunities in the public as well as non-governmental sectors. Internships are a vital part of the programs.
Many occupations today require a college educated individual who can write and speak well, solve problems, learn new information quickly, and work well with others on a team. Government students prepare for professional training in public policy, public administration, law, graduate education in the policy sciences, as well as employment in government and nongovernment public sector organizations, including non-profit organizations or businesses relating to international affairs.
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Options Available
| Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
| B.A Government - Comparative International Relations | full time | 4 years | on-campus | $40312 |
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Jagdish Bhagwati Fellowship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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