Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science - American Politics in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,528
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The study of American politics focuses on political behavior, economic systems, institutional frameworks, policy development, and urban governance. The graduate program in Political Science at Temple University is designed to equip students for academic careers, providing balanced training in both research and teaching methodologies. Many Master's candidates plan to continue into doctoral studies, either at Temple or other institutions, either immediately after completing their degree or following professional experience. Prospective Ph.D. candidates are advised to apply directly to the doctoral program during initial admissions. Some Master's students utilize the degree to enhance their teaching qualifications or prepare for roles in public/private sectors, while others strengthen their applications for professional degree programs. Temple University's College of Liberal Arts offers a comprehensive 30-credit Master of Arts in Political Science, preparing students for academic and research careers through rigorous study of domestic and global power dynamics. The curriculum provides extensive knowledge in political science, covering theoretical and methodological approaches across four key subfields: American politics (examining political behavior, economic systems, institutions, policies, and urban governance); comparative politics (analyzing democratization, state economic involvement, and political conflict); international relations (exploring theoretical perspectives on global affairs, security issues, international economics, and organizations); and political theory (investigating contemporary issues of socioeconomic disparity, globalization, identity politics, and social movements in modern society.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include your interest in Temple's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Minimum scores of 156 verbal and 148 quantitative are expected.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should be no more than 25 pages and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include your interest in Temple's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Minimum scores of 156 verbal and 148 quantitative are expected.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should be no more than 25 pages and fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual.
Tuition
USD
30,528