Application Requirements
The Department of Political Science has rolling admissions for both master’s programs. March 1 is the priority deadline for students who would like to be considered for fall semester Teaching Assistantship funding. Students are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to be considered for other funding opportunities and by the following deadlines: June 30 - fall applications due; November 1 - spring applications due; March 15 summer applications due.
GRE scores are not required as part of the application process for master’s programs. However, applicants are welcome to submit their GRE scores if they choose to do so. In order to complete the application process, transcripts are required, 3 letters of recommendation (at least 2 must be from academics), a resume, and a statement of objectives.
For the Community Fellows program, applicants must submit a brief supplementary statement as to why they are interested in working in a nonprofit agency, including any relevant community or volunteer experience or skills they may possess.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants whose native language is not English must fulfill the College’s language proficiency requirement. For admissions purposes, a native English speaker is defined as someone who both speaks English as their first language and is a citizen of one of the following countries: USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Please refer to the full language proficiency policy and minimum score requirements.
Financial Support
There are an array of opportunities for students to pursue either the M.A. or M.P.P. programs, including teaching assistantships, research assistantships, partial or full tuition remissions, or the Community Fellowship.