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Political Science

Who gets what, when and how? The field of political science attempts to answer those questions. At NMC, political science includes the study of American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory and political economy.

Courses in political science are an important component of any liberal arts education, but are especially useful for students pursuing careers or advanced degrees in public policy, law, business, economics, social work, education and history.

Degrees in political science and public policy offer career opportunities in areas including education, policy research, law and international business.

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Course Descriptions

Program Requirements

NMC Code 725

Political science as a field includes the study of American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory and political economy. Undergraduate courses in political science are an important component of any liberal arts education as students gain important knowledge concerning the political structures that shape our world. Courses in political science are especially useful for students pursing careers or advanced degrees in public policy, law, business, economics, social work, education, history and, of course, politics.

Bachelors and graduate degrees in political science and public policy offer career opportunities in areas such as education, policy research, law and international business.

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Tuition and Fees

General Academic Programs

Residency Status

Tuition Rate

In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition

$126.00 per contact hour

In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition

$269.00 per contact hour

Out-of-state Tuition

$350.00 per contact hour

International Tuition

$394.00 per contact hour

General Fee for all residencies:

Other fee of $34.00 per contact hour is a general fee covering a portion of costs for technology, orientation, placement, career testing, Student Government Association, and other student service activities.

$34.00 per contact hour

Cost of Attendance

General Academic Programs Annual (Fall/Spring) Cost

Costs

In-District

In-State

Out-of-State

Interna­tional

Tuition and Fees

$ 5,860

$10,722

$13,476

$14,972

Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment

$300

$300

$300

$300

Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing and Food

$10,600

$10,600

$10,600

$10,600

Transportation

$1,000

$2,000

$3,000

$3,000

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$500

$500

$500

$500

Federal Student Loan Fees

$120

$120

$120

$120

$18,380

$24,242

$27,996

$29,492

Note: For more information on how COA component estimates are calculated, see the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page.

Enrolled students can find their own calculated Cost of Attendance in NMC Self-Service under Financial Aid. Others can use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the total annual cost of attending NMC based on their program and enrollment plans, along with financial aid eligibility.

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