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Political Science at San Francisco State University at Main

The Department of Political Science seeks to guide students towards becoming active and informed members of the community, locally and globally. The department trains students in four subfields—American Politics, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, and Public Law—with the aim of increasing their knowledge of the historical and geographical specificity of political power, institutions, values, and practices, as well the ways in which these can be transformed. Faculty supports students as they learn to think and act as conscious and fully engaged political agents, committed to social justice and political transparency and participation. Students leave the classroom with the knowledge and skills to open doors to diverse career opportunities.

The Master of Arts in Political Science is designed for students who wish to proceed to further post-graduate study at the doctoral level as well as those who seek to terminate their study with the M.A. degree. Areas of specialization may include American politics, political theory, comparative politics, public law, research methods. Student teaching assistant opportunities are also available. Limited financial aid is available in the form of scholarships and teaching assistantships. The program is professional in its standards, substantive offerings, and levels of expectation.

Level Masters
Discipline Arts and Humanities
Duration 24 months
Intakes Jan, Aug
Application Fees USD 0
Tuition Fees USD 13512
Campus Main
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 80
PTE 59
Duolingo 120
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 78%

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QS Ranking 1201-1400
Times Higher Education --
ARWU --
Webometrics 728
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Shanghai Ranking

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Webometrics Ranking

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