M.A. degree program in political science
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| Johnson, Janet Elise | Graduate Deputy | 718-951-5000 x1753 | 3401 James Hall |
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Political Science |
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July 31st |
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The program does not accept applications for Spring |
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Supporting Documents for Matriculation: Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions: 1. Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (applicants who earned a bachelor's degree outside the United States need to submit a 'Course by Course International Transcript Evaluation.' http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply/documents.php) 2. Two letters of recommendation 3. Personal statement REQUIRED TESTS: I. F-1 or J-1 international students must submit English Proficiency Exam. TOEFL- 79, IELTS- 6.5, PTE- 58-63, Duolingo 105-160. |
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Program Description:
The Political Science M.A. degree, with a specialization in International Affairs and Global Justice, is designed to prepare students for careers in international affairs, development, government, international organizations, non-profits, public education, and the private sector - or to move on to law school or doctoral programs in the social sciences. With small classes and opportunities to work closely with faculty, this program offers a broad range of courses in comparative politics, international relations, and global justice. To foster professional preparation, the faculty also helps students with publication of their work, internship placements, and study abroad opportunities. Evening classes, flexible course scheduling tailored to students' needs, and the availability of both online and in-person courses allow working professionals to pursue their studies.
Matriculation requirements
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Admission is competitive; decisions are based on GPA, recommendation letters, personal statement, and relevant experience listed on resume or CV. General matriculation and admission requirements of Graduate Studies are in the section "Admission."
The program requirements are:
Ten 7000-level courses (30 credits) with the following distribution:
Four Required Courses, which are to be taken during the first year
1. POLS 7610 International Relations (offered once every year)
2. POLS 7720 Comparative Politics (offered once every year)
3. POLS 7960 Professional Development (offered once every year)
4. POLS 7001 Research Methods (offered once every year)
Six Electives, chosen from the following courses
POLS 7000 Statistics in Political Science
POLS 7060 Biopolitics
POLS 7070 The Politics of Race and Nation
POLS 7080 Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Human Rights
POLS 7181 Religion and Politics
POLS 7600 U.S. Foreign Policy
POLS 7620 Global Governance
POLS 7630 International Law
POLS 7640 Global Gender Politics
POLS 7650 Human Rights: Theory and Practice
POLS 7665 Political Economy of Migration
POLS 7670 North-South Relationships in World Politics
POLS 7680 The Politics of Climate Change
POLS 7712 Politics of East Asia
POLS 7713 Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
POLS 7714 Politics of Africa South of the Sahara
POLS 7715 African Gender Politics
POLS 7716 Politics of Latin America
POLS 7730 Postcommunist Politics
POLS 7735 Global Cities
POLS 7740 Violence, Security and Politics
POLS 7750 Democratization and Global Justice
POLS 7780 Political Development
POLS 7745 Comparative Participatory Democracy and Social Movements
POLS 7760 Comparative Social Policy
POLS 7810 Genocide and Ethnic Conflict
POLS 7910 Master's Thesis
POLS 7940 Internship and Independent Study 1
POLS 7950 Internship and Independent Study 2
With department approval, up to 12 credits (four courses) from other departments or graduate programs may substitute for any of the electives above.
Examinations: Students take a pass/fail comprehensive exam
