Master of Arts Political Science

Program Description

Political Science is central to an understanding of all basic social issues; therefore, an understanding of political life is indispensable for any well-educated person. The department currently offers an undergraduate major, a minor in political science, a minor in public administration, and a graduate program leading to the master's degree. 

Areas of political science in which courses are offered include:

  • American Politics and Public Affairs
  • International Relations and Comparative Politics
  • Political Theory

Within each area, major themes are explored (e.g., public policy and administration, political values and change, elite-mass relationships, and political parties and groups). The M.A. in Political Science opens up career options in areas such as:

  • teaching/instructing (community college levels)
  • federal and other government agencies
  • public administration
  • non-profit organizations
  • doctoral studies and research
  • community development
  • international organizations and foreign services

Admission Requirements

  • An undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) 

IELTS Requirements

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall
6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5

Remarks:

  • I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $39,733
  • Total 36 Credits program(Yearly tuition fee is given)
  • Official transcripts and scores required

Course Features
  • Country United States of America
  • City Chicago
  • State Illinois
  • Course Duration 2 Year
  • Application fee 30 USD
  • Tuition fees per year 19,273 USD
  • Cost of Living per year 20,460 USD
  • Starting dates Fall, Spring & Summer
  • IELTS (Total) 6.5
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