Northridge,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science - American Politics in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
|
Northridge United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Political Science Master's Program at California State University, Northridge provides diverse graduate-level courses covering American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations, along with specialized seminars in Methodology and Political Theory.
To earn the degree, students must complete 33 units, including 30 units of academic coursework and 3 units for the final capstone project. With evening classes available, the program accommodates working professionals, offering both part-time and full-time enrollment options.
This program equips students for various professional opportunities and advanced academic pursuits. Alumni have entered careers in government agencies and NGOs, taught at community colleges or secondary schools, managed political campaigns, worked in journalism, or pursued doctoral studies at other universities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts of all college-level undergraduate and graduate work done at all institutions attended (Unofficial transcripts from the institutions are accpetable),
A one-page resume showing dates of education and work experiences,
A one-page statement of purpose written by the candidate indicating objectives for graduate study.
A sample of the applicant's writing ability (example: an academic paper from an advanced undergraduate course)
The minimum requirements for a candidate to be admitted under classified status are:
1) a BA or BS degree from an accredited university or college in Political Science or related fields, or completion of minimum equivalency* as defined in CSUN Catalog,
2) a GPA of at least 3.25 in all undergraduate and graduate Political Science courses, and
3) a GPA of at least 3.25 in the last 60 units of all course work.
Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.
At the above application site, you will be asked to submit the following:
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
A one-page resume showing dates of education and work experiences,
A one-page statement of purpose written by the candidate indicating objectives for graduate study.
A sample of the applicant's writing ability (example: an academic paper from an advanced undergraduate course)
The minimum requirements for a candidate to be admitted under classified status are:
1) a BA or BS degree from an accredited university or college in Political Science or related fields, or completion of minimum equivalency* as defined in CSUN Catalog,
2) a GPA of at least 3.25 in all undergraduate and graduate Political Science courses, and
3) a GPA of at least 3.25 in the last 60 units of all course work.
Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.
At the above application site, you will be asked to submit the following:
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Tuition
USD
14,304