Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
From Passion to Profession
The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Degree at California Baptist University Online and Professional Studies, prepares students to transform their passion for politics and law into professional opportunities. By earning a B.A. in Political Science at CBU, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to create, implement and evaluate public policy and to become engaged citizens of their community, country and the world.
Patricia Kircher, D.P.A., Political Science
Balanced Curriculum
The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree program at CBU offers a balanced curriculum that serves as a solid educational foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in public service, teaching, and non-profit organizations or attending law school or another graduate program. Students develop a broad understanding of political processes, government systems, and public policy from historical and current as well as domestic and international perspectives.
Marketable Skills
Students also emerge from the program with skill sets employers from the private and public sectors actively seek. Rigorous and relevant coursework challenges and motivates students to strengthen their verbal and written skills, critical thinking processes, and ability to choose and defend positions on the important issues of today. Students are taught not what to think, but how to critically think for themselves.
Interactive and Faith-Based
Led by faculty dedicated to Christian values as well as to their students’ success, small classrooms provide interactive environments in which students can expand their knowledge and examine their own beliefs. Keeping with CBU’s faith-based mission, classes are taught from a Christian perspective that emphasizes the ethical component of political science and public policy.
Want More Information?
CBU is now accepting applications for the program. To apply or find out more information regarding CBU’s Online & Professional Programs, please visit www.cbuonline.edu, or contact Admissions at 877-CBU-3608.
- 24 transferrable units preferred
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Speak with an Admissions Counselor to discuss options at 951.343.3900 or cbuonline@calbaptist.edu
- Approximately 49 units to graduate depending on transferred units
- Costs vary depending on the number of units transferred
- Per unit cost is $479
- Financial assistance is available
- The first step is to fill-out the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
- CBU’s FAFSA School Code: 001125
Program Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Major Program (49 units)
Financial Aid Assistance Scenarios
Scenario 1 – Veteran’s Benefit Recipient
Full Time 9 units: fall, spring, summer
Veteran’s Benefits – Post 9/11 GI Bill &
CBU Yellow Ribbon Program
| $14,403 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
| - $14,403 | GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Benefits |
| $0 |
Scenario 2 – Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Recipient
Full Time 9 units: fall, spring, summer
Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Recipient
| $14,403 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $2,500 | Employer Tuition Reimbursement** |
Scenario 3 – Loan Recipient
Full Time 9 units: fall, spring, summer
Stafford Loan Recipient-Subsidized and Unsubsidized
| $14,403 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $14,403 | Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford Loan*** |
* tuition costs based on cost per unit
** must be eligible to qualify
*** based on eligibility (assumes graduate level)
Financial Aid Assistance Scenarios
Scenario 1 – Veteran’s Benefit Recipient
Full Time 6 units: fall, spring, summer
Veteran’s Benefits – Post 9/11 GI Bill &
CBU Yellow Ribbon Program
| $9,777 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
| - $9,777 | GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Benefits |
| $0 |
Scenario 2 – Scholarship and Loan Recipient
Full Time 6 units: fall, spring, summer
Scholarship and Loan Recipient
| $9,777 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $2,500 | Disablity Scholarship** |
Scenario 3 – Loan Recipient
Full Time 6 units: fall, spring, summer
Stafford Loan Recipient-Subsidized and Unsubsidized
| $9,777 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $9,777 | Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford Loan*** |
* tuition costs based on cost per unit
** must be eligible to qualify
*** based on eligibility (assumes graduate level)
Financial Aid Assistance Scenarios
Scenario 1 – Veteran’s Benefit Recipient
Full Time 12 units: fall, spring, summer
Veteran’s Benefits – Post 9/11 GI Bill &
CBU Yellow Ribbon Program
| $17,949 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
| - $17,949 | GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Benefits |
| $0 |
Scenario 2 – Grant and Loan Recipient
Full Time 12 units: fall, spring, summer
Pell, Cal Grant & Stafford Loan Recipient
| $17,949 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $5,550 | Pell Grant (maximum estimate)** |
| $9,708 | Cal Grant A (maximum estimate)** |
| $5,500 | Stafford Loan*** |
Scenario 3 – Loan Recipient
Full Time 12 units: fall, spring, summer
Stafford Loan Recipient-Subsidized and Unsubsidized
| $17,949 | Cost Estimate Per Year* (Tuition/Fees) |
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| Financial Aid Assistance Options | |
| $18,750 | Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford Loan*** |
* tuition costs based on cost per unit
** must be eligible to qualify
*** based on eligibility (assumes Independent Student, Junior grade level)
