San Marcos,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Political Science (Thesis) in San Marcos United States | Texas State University
Texas State University
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San Marcos United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This program equips students for professional political science careers while delivering a classic liberal arts education. Graduate learners benefit from outstanding resources, including access to a sizable full-time faculty that fosters close academic collaboration. Texas State serves as a repository for federal and state government materials and participates in the Council of Research and Academic Libraries.
The Political Science M.A. program emphasizes cultivating analytical abilities and fostering critical thought. Beyond career objectives, students explore personal growth and civic responsibilities. The curriculum promotes practical application of analytical skills through internships with federal, state, local, or nonprofit organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
baccalaureate degree in political science from a regionally accredited university
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
background course work: political science undergraduate minor or at least nine hours of upper-level course work in political science or related field
GRE not required
resume/CV
statement of purpose (minimum 500 words)
three letters of recommendation
writing sample (minimum five pages, double-spaced) from a political science course or social science/humanities course
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
background course work: political science undergraduate minor or at least nine hours of upper-level course work in political science or related field
GRE not required
resume/CV
statement of purpose (minimum 500 words)
three letters of recommendation
writing sample (minimum five pages, double-spaced) from a political science course or social science/humanities course
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
Tuition
USD
13,992