DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Political Science expands your expertise in the dynamic field of political studies. This program enhances your theoretical foundation, leadership capabilities, and research abilities as you focus on specialized areas like American government and public law, comparative politics, political theory, or public administration. Applicants typically need a minimum of 9 undergraduate credit hours in political science or equivalent preparation. If this requirement isn't met, students may need to address deficiencies through approved coursework, auditing specific classes, or guided independent study without earning graduate credit.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students interested in pursuing the M.A. in political science normally should have at least 9 undergraduate semester hours in political science or the equivalent. An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOEFL ibt. Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
Tuition
USD
18,180