Government, Master of Arts at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

The curriculum of the Master of Arts in Government program is designed for working adult students who have specialized skills in a particular field and desire the broader perspective necessary for leadership in politics and administration. The courses are based on the latest scholarly and scientific knowledge but emphasize the application of such knowledge to the practical governmental, political, and policymaking problems of today.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Two customizable core courses for those pursuing applications of research One customizable core course for those pursuing thesis Total credits: 12.

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Entry requirements

Statement of Purpose: Please provide a statement, up to one page in length, describing your personal background and/or a part of your life experience that has shaped you or your goals. Feel free to elaborate on personal challenges and opportunities that have influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree at Johns Hopkins. Submit a research-focused five- to ten-page writing sample. The purpose of the writing sample is to demonstrate the applicant’s ability to make and support an argument. "If men were angels, no government would be necessary.

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