Overview

The Political Science - Public Service sequence at Illinois State University is designed for students interested in employment in the public sector, particularly at the state and local level.

Learning outcomes

The Department of Politics and Government organizes an annual student conference for graduate and undergraduate students to present their research. The conference has gained international recognition, attracting students from across the U.S. and around the globe.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Inquiry
Seminar In State And Local Politics
Problems Of Public Administration
Seminar In American Politics
Topics In American Politics
Seminar In Urban Politics
Seminar In Judicial Politics
Seminar In Democratic Theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Public Policy Political Science View 384 other Masters in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year

present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.

have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a Master's program
submit a sample of your writing
submit statement of purpose that indicate how the program fits their academic and professional plans
submit names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application

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Tuition Fee

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International

27552 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 861 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

27552 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 861 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

13248 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 414 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Normal

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Normal

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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