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Overview
The Political Science program from Fairleigh Dickinson University aims to give students a well- rounded education and understanding of the dynamic changes currently taking place in the international community. The degree requires the successful completion of 33 credits. 12 credits compose the required courses that every student must take. The remaining 21 credits are elective depending on the student’s area of interest.
Program Outcomes
- Research and Analytic Method: Quantitative- including statistics- and qualitative, methods for conducting an analyzing political science and international studies research in a manner appropriate for graduate students
- Critical Thinking: Students will learn and demonstrate critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to problem solving by selecting and organizing information, identifying assumptions and causal relationships, distinguish between verifiable facts and value claims, determine the credibility of sources, distinguish between warranted or unwarranted reasons or conclusions, detect biases, and evaluate appropriate problem solving strategies, their feasibility and efficacy.
- Effective Communication
- Information and Technological Literacy
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Courses Include:
- Social Science Research Methods
- Master’s Research or Comprehensive Examination: Selected Studies in Political Science
- Models of Political Systems
- Politics of Public Policy
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 70
Credits
33 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Policy Political Science View 746 other Masters in Public Policy in United StatesExplore more key information
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We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 70
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended
- A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
- Performance on the Graduate Record Examination, which may be waived
- Two letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s interest and ability to undertake graduate level studies
- Personalized interviews may be considered by the Department’s Admission Committee.
- Applicants under consideration may be required to complete an abbreviated research paper that demonstrate their ability for effective writing
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International
29139 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 883 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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29139 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 883 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Madison
1793 - 4414 USD /month
Living costs
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Funding
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