MA Political Psychology at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Developed as an interdisciplinary program that crosses political science and psychology, the Master of Arts program in political psychology was created to aid your professional advancement as a electoral and issue advocacy campaign professional, or your career in government, in the private sector or for a nonprofit organization.

What you will study

30 credit hours including the required capstone course (PPS 550) Required Core (3 credit hours) PPS 501 Fundamentals of Political Psychology (3) Other Requirements (6 credit hours) PPS 504 Attitudes and Persuasion (3) PPS 506 Experimental Design (3) Electives (18 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) PPS 550 Capstone (3) Additional Curriculum Information Students should see the academic unit for a list of approved elective courses.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for a variety of careers in politics and related fields. An understanding of how citizens process political information and make political decisions is crucial for jobs in political campaigns, grassroots organizations, and political party organizations. Career examples: campaign manager, campaign strategist, community organizer, fundraising consultant, issue advocacy consultant, legislative aide, lobbyist, media strategist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts letter of intent or written statement proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. A letter of recommendation is strongly encouraged but not required. An academic letter of recommendation is preferred, but a letter from an employer or other supervisor is also acceptable.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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