Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science - Professional Politics 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
145,476
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
15 months
Georgia State University's Political Science Department provides an M.A. concentration in Professional Politics, available through online, in-person, or hybrid formats.
The program can be finished in six seven-week minimesters, allowing completion within 15 months.
Full-time faculty instruct all courses, fostering active engagement between students and professors.
This specialization equips students with essential skills for careers in public service and politics. Offered as a terminal degree without thesis requirements, it's available in traditional, online, or blended formats.
An advanced methods track is available for students focusing on quantitative approaches. The M.A. in Political Science (Professional Politics concentration) consists of 30 credit hours and typically takes 3-4 semesters to complete.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants need to have received a B.A./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
145,476