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James Madison University   College of Arts and Letters College of Arts and Letters European Union Policy Studies MSC 1101, JMU Harrisonburg, VA 22807 US   Phone: 1-540-568-6413   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-Political Science On Campus   The Master of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in European Union Policy Studies is a unique and exciting one-year 33-credit graduate program resulting in an MA degree in Political Science from James Madison University. Students will pursue a comprehensive and integrated course of study that includes academic coursework, academic study tours in Florence, Brussels, Strasbourg and other European cities, optional intensive language training, and internship/practicum experience and/or an intensive research project. The program is entirely unique in the United States in that it is intensive, taught entirely in Europe, and has an applied policy focus. It is cross-disciplinary and innovative in design, with an emphasis on the three policy foci within the EU: economic and monetary policy (including monetary, trade and industrial policy); justice and home affairs (including health, aging, immigration and education); and technology policy (including science, information security and environmental policy).     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Undergraduate degree in any major Applicants should have at least a 2.8 undergraduate GPA with a 3.0 GPA in their major program of study.  Pre-Requisite Courses One university-level course in some aspect of European studies or European study abroad experience A minimum of four semesters of college-level study (or equivalent) of a foreign language appropriate to the region (either an Eastern-not Russian-or Western European language).  International Student Requirements TOEFL Exam - TOEFL scores must be sent directly from Educational Testing Services to The Graduate School. Our institution code is 5392. A score of 570 or better is required for the Paper-Based Test; a score of 88 or better is required for the Internet-Based Test. Credential Evaluation that reflects completion of baccalaureate degree Financial Declaration International students must enter the US on a valid non immigrant visa. Application Deadlines: If student currently resides outside the US: Allow 12 months from the time of application for admission to the semester that the applicant requests to enroll at JMU. If student currently resides within the US: Allow 6 months from the time of application for admission to the semester that the applicant requests to enroll at JMU.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement A minimum of four semesters of college-level study (or equivalent) of a foreign language appropriate to the region (either an Eastern-not Russian-or Western European language).  Other Requirements Personal Statement Statement of Language Proficiency Statement of Policy Interest Curriculum vita or resume APPLICATION DEADLINE: Early February    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 771  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 599  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $743  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17064  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website