Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science - Political Science for Educator in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,662
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Political Science Department at Georgia State provides an M.A. concentration in Political Science for Educators, available through online, in-person, or hybrid formats.
Designed specifically for K-12 social studies teachers, this program is accessible completely online.
Students can finish the degree in just 15 months across six intensive seven-week terms, with most coursework concentrated during summer sessions.
Introduces educators to contemporary political science research and methodologies.
Equips teachers with practical strategies to facilitate evidence-based classroom discussions about democratic principles, civic engagement, and policy analysis.
All instruction is delivered by experienced faculty members, fostering collaborative learning environments.
This program primarily serves practicing educators seeking professional advancement rather than doctoral studies. It may also appeal to aspiring teachers or current/former educators interested in qualifying for university-level adjunct positions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants need to have received a B.A. or B.S. degree. The Department of Political Science asks applicants to submit the following:
Complete Online Graduate Application
Two letters of recommendation from persons who can authoritatively comment on your academic abilities
Transcripts from all graduate and/or undergraduate institutions attended
Statement of your research interests and how Georgia State University's Political Science Department will help you meet your career and educational goals
Writing sample
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL including the special home edition)
International Language Testing System (IELTS)
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 60
TOEFL PBT 160
Complete Online Graduate Application
Two letters of recommendation from persons who can authoritatively comment on your academic abilities
Transcripts from all graduate and/or undergraduate institutions attended
Statement of your research interests and how Georgia State University's Political Science Department will help you meet your career and educational goals
Writing sample
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL including the special home edition)
International Language Testing System (IELTS)
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 60
TOEFL PBT 160
Tuition
USD
22,662