University of Southern California College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Political Science Von KleinSmid Center 327 Los Angeles, CA 90089-0044 US   Phone: 1-213-740-6998 Fax: 1-213-740-8893   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.- Political Science; Doctoral Ph.D.- Political Science On Campus   The graduate program in political science has developed special strengths in five areas: (1) American politics and policy processes--the presidency, Congress, Supreme Court, parties, ethnic politics, political behavior, mass media, campaign finance and ideologies; (2) comparative politics--Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China,Japan, Korea, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America; (3) political theory--classical and modern Western and East Asian, Middle Eastern, American, feminism, critical theory, the politics of culture; (4) public law and public policy--constitutional law, judicial processes; comparative legal systems, international human rights, cultural diversity, health policy, disability policy, and environmental policy; and (5) international politics--transnational studies and international issues with linkages to domestic politics and human rights.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 10495  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3455  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1121  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $26904  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable