Long Beach,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science in Long Beach United States | California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach
|
Long Beach United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,570
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
A Master's in political science equips graduates for diverse career paths including government roles, political strategy, legal professions, academia, corporate sectors, global institutions, educational fields, and civic leadership. This advanced degree serves as a stepping stone toward pursuing legal qualifications, doctoral studies, or other specialized credentials.
CSULB's Political Science M.A. Program caters to driven individuals passionate about domestic and global political systems. Participants gain theoretical expertise, master research methodologies, and enhance their analytical skills through instruction from faculty engaged in cutting-edge, policy-relevant research.
Degree candidates may elect to complete a teaching practicum (3 credits) as part of their program requirements. This hands-on experience pairs students with community college educators, offering valuable classroom instruction opportunities while earning academic credit.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree with a major in political science or a bachelor's degree with 24 upper division units in political science comparable to those required for a major in political science at this university.
A 3.0 (B) GPA in political science courses taken as an undergraduate.
A complete application, with all necessary components.
Statement of Purpose
The Statement of Purpose instructions are found here: Statement of Purpose
Transcripts
Unofficial Transcripts
Upload the unofficial transcript from the institution where you earned (or will earn) your BA degree and the unofficial transcripts from any other the institutions where you completed Political Science courses.
Two Letters of Recommendation
In Cal Sate Apply, you must provide the names andemail addressesfor two referees (those writing you a recommendation letter).These should be professors who can evaluate your potential to succeed in graduate school.
Have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550
A 3.0 (B) GPA in political science courses taken as an undergraduate.
A complete application, with all necessary components.
Statement of Purpose
The Statement of Purpose instructions are found here: Statement of Purpose
Transcripts
Unofficial Transcripts
Upload the unofficial transcript from the institution where you earned (or will earn) your BA degree and the unofficial transcripts from any other the institutions where you completed Political Science courses.
Two Letters of Recommendation
In Cal Sate Apply, you must provide the names andemail addressesfor two referees (those writing you a recommendation letter).These should be professors who can evaluate your potential to succeed in graduate school.
Have earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) - 80
TOEFL Paper-based - 550
Tuition
USD
15,570