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MA Political Science

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Rutgers University Newark

Program Overview

The Department of Political Science offers a Master s Degree in Political Science. The program provides students with the critical-thinking and writing skills required for civic engagement in a democratic society and enables them to pursue careers in the public, non-profit, and private sectors or to pursue doctoral study in political science, law, public service and administration, criminal justice, non-profit administration, global politics, and international relations. The MA Program includes opportunities for internships related to domestic and international politics. Because most of the students in the political science program are part time and employed, courses are offered in the evening, meeting once a week. Schedules for each semester become available two to three months before the start of classes.

Program Key Stats

$35820 (Annual cost)



65 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

One official transcript from each post-secondary institution attended, Test Scores, Three letters of recommendation, A personal statement, Current test results, as required by the program, Supporting materials, as required by the program, Resume or CV

Career Options

  • Law
  • Social service
  • International relations
  • Humanitarian efforts
  • Research and urban planning
  • Campaign management
  • Political work
  • Education

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