Program Details

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, Major in Government

Bachelor of Arts

The University of Virginia's College at Wise

A government major with a focus in political science or foreign affairs is designed to provide students with an education in the liberal arts and sciences, with the ultimate goal of preparing students to be full participants in a democratic society and the world at large.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Hybrid

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	You can choose between a foreign affairs and political science concentration and will study areas such as comparative government, political theory, and foreign affairs.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	There are no specific course requirements prior to entering this program of study. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and The University of Virginia's College at Wise within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	Students may also add a minor area of study, including those in the department (administration of justice, pre-law, psychology and sociology).
Program Successes & Highlights	Community engaged experiential learning opportunties. Individualized and engaged instruction with low faculty to student ratios. Internship opportunities.

Program Credit Requirements

Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between The University of Virginia's College at Wise and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name	Type	Title
Richard Bland College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Richard Bland College and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Blue Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Central Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Danville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Mountain Gateway Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Eastern Shore Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Germanna Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Brightpoint Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Laurel Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Mountain Empire Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
New River Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Northern Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Paul D. Camp Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Patrick & Henry Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Piedmont Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Rappahannock Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Southside Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Southwest Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Tidewater Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Peninsula Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Highlands Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Virginia Western Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wytheville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admission Agreement Virginia Community College System and The University of Virginia's College at Wise

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Completion of an Associates of Arts or Associate if Science degree will fullfill all general education requirements at Wise with the exception of foreign language and four cultural activity credits. Depending on the major of choice, some general education courses may fulfil major requirements. If you have a completed Associate of Arts or Science degree complete, you will be able to step right into your major and begin the work on completing your bachelor's degree at UVA WISE.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	If you have a completed Associate of Arts or Science degree complete, you will be able to step right into your major and begin the work on completing your bachelor's degree at UVA WISE.
Credit for Prior Learning	UVA Wise accepts CLEP, AP, IB and Cambridge credits for students who meet specified scores.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: The University of Virginia's College at Wise

College Level Information

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Transfer Admission Application

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Transfer Student Aid

Financial Aid for Transfer Students

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Number of Transfer Students

150

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

92% of Transfer students who applied were accepted. The average GPA of transfer studenst accepted was 2.98

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Yes! We have a place for you at Wise! https://college-life.uvawise.edu/
Transfer Student Catalog Year	You can choose your first year of attendance at Wise or two years earlier.
First Year Student Catalog Year	Your catalog year would be your first year at Wise or when you officially declare your major.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Interested students submit an online request form found here: https://www.uvawise.edu/registrar/transferring-courses

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Randolph-Macon College	Political Science (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Social Sciences, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Social Sciences: Political Science Specialization, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Science in Social Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - Social Sciences	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science Degree Social Science	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate in Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Science in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Major	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Art degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Art	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	General Studies, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community College	Liberal Arts, A.A.	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Rappahannock Community College	AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Emory & Henry University	Political Science (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Hollins University	BA in International Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Northern Virginia Community College	Liberal Arts: Art History Specialization, A.A.	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in International Affairs	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in International Relations	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Arts in International Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
George Mason University	Global Affairs, BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person, Online
William & Mary	International Relations - Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	International Studies-BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
University of Mary Washington	BA in International Affairs	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Global Studies Major - BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
University of Lynchburg	BA in International Relations and Security Studies	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Averett University	Bachelor of Arts in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Averett University	Bachelor of Science in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Hollins University	BA in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Sweet Briar College	Bachelor of Arts in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Major in International Affairs	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Major in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Pol Science:Global Politics BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Political Science BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Political Science BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Political Science: Global Politics BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Political Science: Pre-Law BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Political Science: Pre-Law BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BA in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BS in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
University of Lynchburg	BA in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Arts in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Arts in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
William & Mary	Government - Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Political Science-BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Old Dominion University	Political Science-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
University of Mary Washington	BA in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Marymount University	Political Science and International Relations (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Art	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Political Science Major - BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Arts Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Ferrum College	B.S. in Political Science (Minor Required)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Randolph College	Bachelor of Arts in Political Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Political Science with concentration in Civil Rights, Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Political Science with concentration in Comparative Politics, Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Political Science with concentration in Human Security, Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Political Science with concentration in International Relations, Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Political Science with concentration in Political Theory and Methodology, Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Political Science with concentration in Politics and Government, Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Political Science with concentration in Public Policy and Administration, Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Political Science with concentration in U.S. Government, Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Applied History Social Sciences (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	History (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Interdisciplinary History and Integrative Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Interdisciplinary History and Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Interdisciplinary Mathematics & Teacher Preparation (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Physics (BS)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
11-9199.11	Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.	Management Occupations
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.	Management Occupations
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers	Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.	Management Occupations
11-9199.00	Managers, All Other	All managers not listed separately.	Management Occupations
25-1065.00	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-3094.00	Political Scientists	Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.	Management Occupations
11-9199.10	Wind Energy Development Managers	Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.	Management Occupations
11-9199.09	Wind Energy Operations Managers	Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.	Management Occupations
25-2031.00	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-4061.00	Social Science Research Assistants	Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1063.00	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
19-3011.00	Economists	Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3011.01	Environmental Economists	Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, Major in Government at The University of Virginia's College at Wise These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category		Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition		$5,890	Per Semester	$47,120	$0	$47,120	Per semester tuition for a full time status of 12 - 18 credit hours

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

New Student Fees
- New Student Fees of $2750 apply to every student and includes Student Information System, Student Activity, and Technology fees.
Part Time Students
- Students that take less than 12 credits hour per semester are charged $250 per credit hour as well student fees.
- Students that take more than 18 hour per semester are charged $250 per credit hour but no additional fees apply.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.