Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Minor in Comparative Politics/International Relations

Minor
Randolph College

Political science is a wide ranging discipline composed of many separate fields and specializations at the local, national and international levels. What holds all the separate fields together is a common interest in questions regarding the following: governmental and international institutions and their sources of power, political conflict and its resolution, political mechanisms for defining and achieving justice, and the origins and results of policy choices at the local, national, and international level, among other things. The Department addresses these and other issues through a variety of courses in American government, comparative government, and international relations. Given the diversity of interests within the field, majors will work with their advisor to tailor their program to their particular interest. Most are encouraged to undertake internships or engage in other experiences to bolster their understanding of political processes. Majors are encouraged to take courses outside the Department that support their academic interests and/or their career goals.
Those with a very strong interest in international politics and issues might want to consider the global studies major. Students may choose to major in political science or do one of the two minors.


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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

May include one-time only POL courses at the 2200-level or higher with department approval

  • 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 Randolph College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses May include one-time only POL courses at the 2200-level or higher with department approval
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
  • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
  • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will not guarantee completion of the general education component of the Randolph undergraduate curriculum. Courses will be evaluated individually upon transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Completion of the general education certificate or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will not guarantee completion of the general education component of the Randolph undergraduate curriculum. Courses will be evaluated individually upon transfer.
Credit for Prior Learning Not Available
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  • 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: Randolph College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
42
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
90% of transfers admitted, the average GPA is 3.12.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?
  • Randolph College's total undergraduate enrollment is around 650, with 98% being full-time students.
  • Generally, 60% percent are women and 40% are men, mirroring the national average.
  • Randolph College enrolls graduate students in several programs including a Master of Arts in Teaching, M.F.A. in Creative Writing or Theatre, and a Master of Arts in Coaching and Sport Leadership.
  • Randolph's students come from many states and countries and about 75% are Virginia residents.
  • The student body includes around 35% domestic non-white students.
  • Members of Randolph's first-year class are high achievers, with GPAs averaging about 3.56.
  • A remarkable 96% of Randolph's 69 full-time faculty members hold the highest possible degree in their fields.
  • Randolph offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum in small classes taught by engaged, caring professors, never graduate students. The average class size is 9, and the student: faculty ratio is 8:1.
  • Around 30 majors and over 40 minors, as well the option of an independently designed major tailored to your interests.
  • Co-curricular experiences bring real world focus to every major and require significant independent research.
  • Five pre-professional programs, including law, medicine, veterinary medicine, teacher licensure, engineering, and other health-related studies.
  • A cooperative, dual degree career program in engineering allows students to earn a degree at Randolph and a second degree from another institution (Washington University in St. Louis or the University of Virginia) in a compressed time frame.
  • Unique opportunities like the American Culture Program, the Symposium of Artists & Scholars, the Randolph Innovative Student Experience (RISE) grant program, and the Summer Research Program.
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    Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
    First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
    Applying for Guaranteed Admissions See the transfer application process;https://www.randolphcollege.edu/admission/apply/transfer-student/
    Where Can This Degree Transfer
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    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
    Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Averett UniversityBachelor of Science in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Hollins UniversityBA in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
    Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
    Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
    J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts - American Sign Language/Deaf Studies MajorAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Art degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Art2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Northern Virginia Community CollegeGeneral Studies, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
    Northern Virginia Community CollegeLiberal Arts, A.A.AssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
    Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Northern Virginia Community CollegeSocial Sciences: Political Science Specialization, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
    Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and SciencesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
    Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online
    Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
    Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Arts - Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearOnline
    Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
    Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
    Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Arts Degree in Liberal ArtsAssociateAssociate of Arts2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree Social ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
    Sweet Briar CollegeBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Political Science, Major in International AffairsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in Political Science, Major in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Longwood University Pol Science:Global Politics BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Longwood University Political Science BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Longwood University Political Science BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Longwood University Political Science: Global Politics BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Longwood University Political Science: Pre-Law BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Longwood University Political Science: Pre-Law BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Radford UniversityBA in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Radford UniversityBS in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    University of LynchburgBA in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Social Science, Major in GovernmentBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    William & MaryGovernment - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Old Dominion UniversityPolitical Science-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online
    Old Dominion UniversityPolitical Science-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Online
    University of Mary WashingtonBA in Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Marymount University Political Science and International Relations (BA)BachelorBachelor of Art4-YearIn-Person
    Bridgewater CollegePolitical Science Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Arts Political ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Political Science (Minor Required)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in Civil Rights, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in Comparative Politics, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in Human Security, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in International Relations, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in Political Theory and Methodology, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in Politics and Government, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in Public Policy and Administration, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPolitical Science with concentration in U.S. Government, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Emory & Henry UniversityApplied History Social Sciences (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Emory & Henry UniversityHistory (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary History and Integrative Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary History and Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary Mathematics & Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Emory & Henry UniversityPhysics (BS)BachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
    Randolph-Macon CollegePolitical Science (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
    Careers Where This Degree Applies
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    O*Net Code Name Description Parent
    11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersPlan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.Management Occupations
    11-9199.02Compliance ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.Management Occupations
    11-9199.08Loss Prevention ManagersPlan 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
    11-9199.00Managers, All OtherAll managers not listed separately.Management Occupations
    25-1065.00Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach 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
    19-3094.00Political ScientistsStudy 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
    11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.Management Occupations
    25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
    19-4061.00Social Science Research AssistantsAssist 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
    11-9199.10Wind Energy Development ManagersLead 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
    11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations ManagersManage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.Management Occupations
    Cost To Complete
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    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 20 credits remaining to be completed

    Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
    Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Randolph College
    These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 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 $14,720 Per Semester $14,720 $0 $14,720 Randolph College bills a per semester flat tuition for undergraduates. For part-time, degree, nonresident students, as well as fifth year undergraduate students and nontraditional undergraduate students (age 24 and over) a fee of $1094.00 per credit hour will be billed.
    Fees
    Housing and Food (formerly known as Room & Board) $6,175 Per Semester $6,175 0 $6,175 Per Semester Room & Board
    Enrollment Deposit $300 Per Semester $300 0 $300 Required only of NEW students and due May 1
    Study Abroad Fee $1,500 Per Semester $1,500 0 $1,500 Affiliated Programs per semester. Fees for these programs vary. Students interested in off-campus programs, either study abroad or domestic, should consult with the Associate Provost regarding applicable fees for each program. Please note that fees can range from $250.00 to $2500.00.
    *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:
    • Audit Fee Per Credit
      • $175 with prior permission of instructor, a special, part-time, non-degree, non-resident student may audit courses, with the exception of courses in art studio, music performance lessons, physical education activity courses, and science courses with required laboratory.
    • Summer Online Undergraduate Course Fee
      • Tuition for most undergraduate courses is $1,500. Lab science courses are $1,125 for the course and $750 for the lab component.
    • Summer Independent Study Per Credit Fee
      • $150
    • Experiental Learning Per Credit Fee
      • $150
    • Orientation Fee
      • $200, One time only.
    • Student Government (Activity) Fee
      • $350, One time only.
    • Technology Fee
      • $520 Annual fee for residential, commuter and online students. One time only.
    • Graduation Fee
      • All graduates (both bachelors and masters) are charged a graduation fee of $200 in the term in which they are scheduled to graduate. The fee is used to partially offset costs associated with Commencement, including the graduation robe, cap, and tassel, printing of diplomas and programs, speaker travel and accommodations, etc. One time only.
    • Student Accident Insurance
      • All full-time Randolph College students are covered by an Individual Student Accident Policy. This policy assures that if a student is injured during the academic year, there is up to a $5,000 accidental medical benefit in place. The mandatory plan is a nominal charge of $61 per semester charged to the student's tuition account. Since unforeseen illnesses and accidents do happen, Randolph College is working to facilitate a student's academic success by not having to worry about unforeseen medical bills due to lack of coverage.
    • Student Medical Costs
      • The services of the College nurse practitioner, nurses, and counselors, and the use of the Health and Counseling Center are provided to residential students without additional cost. Non-residential, full-time students are charged a mandatory, nonrefundable fee of $50 per semester for Health Center and Counseling Center services. Patients are expected to pay for medications, laboratory work and, if additional medical attention is desired, for such fees as those of the hospitals, urgent care centers, surgeons, special nurses, and/or consulting physicians.
    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.