Masters
The Master of Arts Degree in Political Science is designed for graduate students contemplating doctoral study but cannot commit to full time study.
Admission Requirements
For information about applications and general admission requirements, see applications and admissions. In addition to the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Political Science has the following requirements:
- Acceptable scores on the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections of the Graduate Record Examination. Please note that the Department generally seeks M.A. students with a combined score of 1100 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE and a 4.5 on the analytical section.
- A 3.0 or above cumulative undergraduate grade-point average, with at least some previous coursework in Political Science.
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant's potential to do graduate work in Political Science.
- Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities applicant has attended
- Personal statement of goals for political science degree
- Applicant may submit an optional writing sample of no more than 10 pages
Inquiries
For more information about this and other MA-level specializations , please contact:
Dr. Carrie Manning
Director of Graduate Studies
Georgia State University
Department of Political Science
1005 General Classroom
Atlanta, GA 30303
phone:404-413-6162
fax:404-413-6156
e-mail: mailto:polgraddirector@langate.gsu.edu
Assistant to the Graduate Director
Toni Creighton
E-mail: poltvc@langate.gsu.edu
