Overview
Key facts:
- The M.A.P./J.D. allows students to study the practical aspects of politics while also getting a law degree at the University of Akron.
- Graduates of the Political Science program of The University of Akron are prepared for careers in national security, government administration, campaigns and elections, advocacy, law enforcement, academia, and policy research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminar in National Politics
- Seminar Political Influence and Organizations
- Seminar in International Politics
- Seminar on Comparative Politics
- Seminar on Law, Punishment, and Politics: U.S. and the World
- Seminar in National Politics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
International Relations Political Science View 368 other Masters in Political Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Three letters of recommendation
- Apersonal statement are required. The Graduate Committee examines applicants' college courses and grades.
- Applicants with undergraduate degrees or post baccalaureate work will be granted full admission if they have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. (out of 4.0) overall or 3.0 G.P.A. for their last 64 hours of course work and 3.0 G.P.A. in political science course work (or course work in major for non political science majors).
Tuition Fee
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International
22410 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 747 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
22410 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 747 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
13260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 442 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Akron
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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