Indiana State University   School of Graduate Studies School of Graduate Studies Political Science Room 301 Holmstedt Hall Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN 47809 US   Phone: 1-812-237-2430 Fax: 1-812-237-3445   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.;M.S. On Campus   The Department of Political Science offers two Master's degree programs; one a Master of Arts (MA) degree and other a Master of Science (MS) degree. The basic difference between the two programs involves the thesis requirement. The MA program requires students to conduct major research in the preparation of a Master's Thesis. A formal presentation and defense of the thesis before a faculty examining committee is the culminating experience of the program. The MS does not require a thesis. Instead, it offers students two options regarding the culminating experience of their programs; the preparation of a Master's Paper which is then presented to a faculty examining committee or a comprehensive examination covering three major sub-fields of the Political Science discipline. Students who are planning to continue their education in doctoral programs are strongly advised to pursue the MA program.     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: 751  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1264  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $552  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $13248  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         Visit Program Website