Overview

The Master of Arts in Politics - American Politics at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) trains graduates in broad theoretical concerns about politics, government, and political values.

CGU’s Division of Politics & Economics educates future scholars of politics, government, and policy to make better decisions through rigorous research and sophisticated understanding of political systems and policy analysis. Our MA in Politics offers a broad-ranging, substantive understanding of American politics. Working alongside faculty who are experts in the field, you’ll conduct high-quality interdisciplinary research on the most pressing political and governmental issues of our time. The program offers built-in flexibility that enables you to customize your curriculum to fit your goals and interests. Upon graduating, you will join the long line of highly successful program graduates who are making their mark in an impressive range of careers.

Program Highlights

This MA program offers a concentration in American Politics.
The degree requires completion of nine four-unit courses and a research paper or 12 four-unit courses. Students normally complete coursework in three to four semesters.
Our graduate Political Science program was ranked No. 2 in the nation among graduate Political Science programs for “faculty responsiveness and support outside of the classroom.”

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Politics and Institutions

American Political Behavior

Congressional-Executive Institutions and Policymaking

Representation and Elections

Nature of Inquiry

Advanced Quantitative Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
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Language

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Credits

36 SCH

36 units with research paper or 48 units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Application

$80 Application fee

Official transcripts (undergraduate/graduate)

Resume

English proficiency exam (international applicants only)

Copy of Passport

Affidavit of Financial Support

Financial Statement or Proof

Three letters of recommendation

Statement of purpose

Tuition Fees

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49680 USD / year

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49680 USD / year

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In-State

49680 USD / year

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Living costs

Claremont

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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