The MA program in political science requires a minimum of 31 credits. You will complete three core courses, as well as a masters capstone. Enroll in additional graduate courses in political science, public administration and policy or other relevant fields to accumulate the remaining credits.

Track of Study Requirements
American Politics
Applied American Politics (Elections, Lobbying, and Advocacy)
Justice, Democracy, and Law
Law and Politics
Public Policy

Path 1: Professional Education and Training
To provide deep, focused knowledge of the core values that shape the lives and institutions of a society.
To provide the knowledge of how governmental and non-governmental institutions are influenced by those core values and, in turn, help to shape them.
To provide the methodological and analytic skills necessary for understanding the interaction among public-sector institutions and their relationship to civil society.
To provide the leadership skills and tools needed for successful service and careers in public-sector organizations.
Path 2: Advanced Graduate Work in Political Science
To provide a knowledge of political science’s relationship to other academic disciplines.
To provide deep, focused knowledge of the core values that shape the lives and institutions of society.
To provide knowledge of how governmental and non-governmental institutions are shaped by those core values, and, in turn, help to shape them.
To provide the methodological and analytic skills necessary for understanding the interaction among public-sector institutions and their relationship to civil society.
To provide research and classroom experience necessary to pursue successful academic careers in higher education.

Admissions Requirements

Deadlines

Departmental Assistantship Consideration

Fall: February 1
Spring: Not Available
Summer: Not Available

No Departmental Assistantship Consideration

Fall: June 15
Spring: December 1
Summer: Not Available

Required Application Materials

• Transcripts from all schools attended
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Statement of goals
  The statement is generally one to two pages discussing what you have to offer the program and what you wish to get out of the program.  It should include a brief description of the applicant's field of interest, related background, desired area of study and research emphasis or career goals.
• Official GRE scores
  While we do not require the GRE, the admissions committee will be looking for signs the applicant can complete all necessary coursework, which requires strong writing and analytic skills as well as competency in statistics. If an applicant’s record of prior coursework does not demonstrate these abilities (through the absence of any courses with a substantial quantitative component, for instance), the applicant might benefit from submitting GRE scores or having letter writers specifically address such skills in their recommendation letters. 

This program offers an internship, field experience, study abroad component, or clinical experience in the course listing as an option to fulfill course requirements. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. If applicants have concerns about this matter please contact the Dean’s Office of the intended academic program.

Tuition-$56,000 for 2 years