The Master of Arts in Political Science at Miami University is a terminal degree for students intending to pursue careers in politics at all levels of government and in nongovernmental organizations.
Political Science, M.A.
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Overview
The MA program is designed to equip students with the analytical skills and substantive knowledge necessary for engaging in applied politics, public affairs, and public policy study.
Accreditation
Miami University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region of the United States. Miami's most recent accreditation review occurred in 2015.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Active Participation in Governance,
- Issue Advocacy,
- Law and Legal Affairs, and
- Public Policy Research,
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 2.75
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- General Admission Requirements of the Graduate School.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
In addition, applicants with prior graduate study must have a 3.00 grade point average in that work. Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work are required.
Application for admission to the M.A. program in political science is made directly to the Graduate School.
Tuition Fee
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- 1095 - 1810 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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