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Political Science, M.A. - Concentration in Political Science for Educators at Georgia State University

Georgia State University, United States

Programme overview

The Political Science Department at Georgia State offers an M.A. concentration in Political Science for Educators which can be completed fully online, fully in-person, or as a mix of the two. Offered entirely online for elementary, middle and high school social studies teachers.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Political Science  |  Duration: The M.A. in Political Science, Educator concentration, requires 30 course hours and can generally be completed in 3 to 4 semesters.  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The degree program requires 30 credit hours. To fulfill these, most students will take six 3-credit-hour courses in the substance of political science, one course in research methods, two courses in political science pedagogy (taught by faculty from Georgia State’s College of Education), and will complete a capstone project. Generally, the degree can be completed in three semesters, including summer, and it can be done either fully online or as a mix of online, hybrid, and in-person courses. More details are available here: https://politicalscience.gsu.edu/home/graduate/degree-requirements/online-ma-in-political-science-for-k-12-educators/.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need to have received a B.A. or B.S. degree. The Department of Political Science asks applicants to submit the following: Complete Online Graduate Application Two letters of recommendation from persons who can authoritatively comment on your academic abilities Transcripts from all graduate and/or undergraduate institutions attended Statement of your research interests and how Georgia State University’s Political Science Department will help you meet your career and educational goals Writing sample The department seeks applicants with a history of strong academic achievement, clear interests and potential for excellence at the graduate level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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