San Diego State University College of Arts and Letters Political Science 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182-4427 US   Phone: 1-619-594-6245 Fax: 1-619-594-7302   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Political Science; Political Science with Public Policy emphasis On Campus   The Political Science Department at San Diego State University has a high-quality, flexible master’s program designed to meet the needs of a wide range of students: A. Those who believe they would like to obtain a PhD. Our MA program is an excellent place to begin advanced training in Political Science theory and research methods, to develop a specialized area of interest and expertise, and to try on academic entrepreneurship by doing original research in a thesis. We have a good record of placing our graduates in top PhD programs and having these students hit the ground running. B. Those who would like additional training and credentials for a career in government, nonprofit organizations, public interest groups, research organizations, teaching, or business. Some of our students on this career trajectory already have local employment and enroll part-time in order to blend advanced education with their current jobs. Others enroll full-time and use the degree as a tool for entry into their field. Our public policy emphasis is designed to enhance job placement through an internship in an organization relevant to a student’s interests. C. Those who enjoy politics and the intellectual stimulation of an academic environment. Some of our students enter our program without a clear agenda for how they will use the degree, but with a strong interest in politics or a desire to continue to learn and grow past their undergraduate study. Faculty members in Political Science are people who care about politics and who engage students as thinkers and actors. Our students come away from the degree program with a more sophisticated grasp of power, politics, and justice and with a host of new skills as writers, analysts, and researchers.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree in any field.  Pre-Requisite Courses Students should have some background in Political Science; ideally, a minimum of 12 units of upper-division credit.  International Student Requirements International Students who have not previously studied in English need to provide TOEFL scores in addition to other application requirements.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: 1000 GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3263  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2899  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $339  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $10170  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable