
Overview
The Political Science program from George Mason University is made up of four core courses in political science and completion of either a concentration in international security or a broader field of specialization in American government and politics, international relations, or comparative politics.
Students choosing a specialization have interdisciplinary opportunities to take up to 9 credits in related fields such as history or public policy.
Key Features
- The master's degree is the first step in an engaging and stimulating career.
- Students develop a deeper understanding of political ideas and institutions, more sophisticated research skills, a better grasp of the intricacies of governments abroad, and a deeper knowledge of the complexities of international politics.
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Courses included:
- American Government and Politics
- Political Theory
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations
- The Scientific Method and Research Design
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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General requirements
- Completed applications for fall and spring semesters are reviewed on a rolling basis, with late applications considered on a space-available basis. Students may be admitted for non-degree study and apply a limited number of credits toward the master's degree should they choose to apply to the degree program later, in accordance with university policy.
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51516 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1431 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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51516 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1431 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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19548 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 543 USD per credit during 12 months.
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