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MA Political Science at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The purpose of the graduate program in Political Science is to train professional political scientists who intend to pursue careers in research, teaching, and public service. The department offers programs leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. The programs are designed to enable students to acquire both methodological sophistication and substantive knowledge in a variety of fields. The graduate program in Political Science encourages the study of a variety of substantive concerns, methodological approaches, and research skills.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Depending on the student's previous methodological training, 30 credits of course work, including an essay, are required for a master's degree. Courses include Methods of Political Analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Entrance to the Political Science graduate program occurs in the fall semester. Applications must be received by the department no later than December 10 for fall admission. However, the department will begin accepting applications as of October 1. The Department of Political Science requires M.A. and Ph.D. program applicants to submit GRE scores are required (general test only).

Duration: 30 credits

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