Political Science (Poli Sci)

The program follows Keiser University's one-class-at-a-time model, with a single course taken over each four-week term and new classes starting every month. The degree totals 120 credit hours across roughly 40 courses and takes about 40 months to complete for full-time students.

The program is offered on campus at select Florida locations. Students must complete all lower-division major and general education courses (with a grade of C or better) before advancing to upper-division major courses, and POS2001 must be completed as the prerequisite for every course in the major. Up to 12 transfer credits may be applied toward the degree.

The 120-credit curriculum combines general education, lower- and upper-division political science major courses, and International Relations concentration coursework spanning foreign policy, comparative politics, international organizations, and constitutional law. Representative courses are listed below.

Required Courses

Tuition is charged per 16-week semester by scheduled credit hours. Full-time enrollment (12-17.99 credits per semester) is approximately $12,408 per semester per Keiser's Undergraduate Tuition & Fee Disclosure (subject to annual review). Completing the 120-credit degree at a typical full-time pace of about 15 credits per semester spans roughly eight semesters, for an estimated program tuition of about $99,000. Students also pay a one-time $55 application fee and a one-time $145 registration fee at enrollment. Exact costs vary by course load, transfer credits, and pace; use Keiser's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Options include federal Pell Grants, FSEOG, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS Loans, and Federal Work-Study; Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) and EASE for eligible residents; institutional scholarships; and veterans and military education benefits. Students file the FAFSA annually and can work one-on-one with a dedicated financial aid counselor.

Estimated total program tuition of about $99,264 (full-time semesters at ~$12,408/semester); actual cost varies with pace and transfer credit.

Graduates of the Political Science (International Relations Concentration) program pursue roles across government, international, nonprofit, and private-sector settings, including:

• Policy analyst for government agencies
• Foreign service officer
• International affairs specialist
• Intelligence analyst
• Political consultant, campaign manager, or political strategist
• Public administration roles in city, county, or state government
• Public affairs specialist in corporate or nonprofit organizations
• Researcher studying comparative politics and political systems
• Community organizer

The degree also prepares graduates for graduate study in political science, international affairs, public administration, or law. This is an academic bachelor's degree and does not confer a professional license or lead to a specific licensure examination.

Expect to take one class at a time in four-week terms, allowing you to focus fully on each subject before moving on. Early terms build a foundation in American government, comparative politics, political theory, and international relations, along with general education in history, English, math, economics, and science. POS2001 must be completed first, as it is the prerequisite for the entire major.

As you advance into upper-division work, coursework turns to foreign policy, international organizations, terrorism and public safety, the world economy, constitutional and immigration law, and undergraduate research in international relations. Expect substantial reading, writing, and research, with analysis and papers formatted in APA style. Classes are small with a low student-to-faculty ratio, and courses are delivered on campus at select Keiser locations.