Omaha,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Political Science in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha
|
Omaha United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,860
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science in Political Science is a 30-credit program available both on-campus and online. Some students pursue this degree as a stepping stone to a Ph.D., while others aim to build careers in education, government, intelligence, law, journalism, non-profits, or lobbying. Many participants are working professionals who complete the program part-time within approximately three years.
This program provides comprehensive training in Political Science while encouraging interdisciplinary opportunities. Students can tailor their studies by exploring related fields like communications, criminal justice, economics, geography, history, psychology, public administration, social work, sociology, and urban studies. The department permits transferring up to 12 credits from other disciplines toward the Political Science MS degree.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Baccalaureate degree or previous master's degree with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Fifteen credit hours in political science-related courses is preferred. The selection committee looks for previous coursework in American government, political theory, international relations, comparative politics, and social science (quantitative) methodology. Applicants without the above undergraduate background in political science may be admitted on a provisional basis and be required to take prerequisite courses before starting graduate work. A grade of B or above is required in each of these courses.
English-Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the U.S., OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a pre-determined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80 with no sub-score under 15, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Passing with a minimum score does not guarantee admission into the program.
Fifteen credit hours in political science-related courses is preferred. The selection committee looks for previous coursework in American government, political theory, international relations, comparative politics, and social science (quantitative) methodology. Applicants without the above undergraduate background in political science may be admitted on a provisional basis and be required to take prerequisite courses before starting graduate work. A grade of B or above is required in each of these courses.
English-Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the U.S., OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a pre-determined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80 with no sub-score under 15, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
Passing with a minimum score does not guarantee admission into the program.
Tuition
USD
16,860