Villanova University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Political Science Department 845 E. Lancaster Avenue Villanova, PA 19085-1699 US   Phone: 1-610-519-4710 Fax: 1-610-519-7487   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. On Campus   We support two concentrations in the MA program: (1)Politics and American government and (2) International Relations and Comparative Government. Students are required to take one course: PSC 7000 Research Concepts and Approaches. The MA requires 30 credits, which can be earned either by completing 10 courses, or by completing 8 courses and writing a 6 credit thesis. Those students who complete 10 courses must also write a comprehensive paper in which they use their 10 courses to support an argument defending their understanding of the nature of politics.     Accreditation Information: Villanova and its programs have received accreditation through the Middle States Association of Colleges and secondary Schools  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements 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 Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 575  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1895  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $630  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage: 90.00%  Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic