Study Master of Arts in Political Science at San Francisco State University in the USA, College of Liberal and Creative Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Master of Arts in Political Science is designed for students who wish to proceed to further post-graduate study at the doctoral level as well as those who seek to terminate their study with the M.A. degree. Areas of specialization may include American politics, political theory, comparative politics, public law, research methods, as well as joint programs with International Relations and Public Administration. Community college credential programs and student teaching opportunities are also available in the last semester of work. Evening seminars are readily available. Limited financial aid is available in the form of teaching assistantships and research assistantships. The program is professional in its standards, substantive offerings, and levels of expectation.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal and Creative Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$15,576.00 per year

Student Health Service Fee - 276.00

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

1600 Holloway Avenue,

San Francisco,

California,

94132, West, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$15,576.00 per year

Student Health Service Fee - 276.00

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Main Campus

1600 Holloway Avenue,

San Francisco,

California,

94132, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

The Political Science Department recommends that applicants have an undergraduate degree in political science. However, it also accepts applicants from related majors or from those who otherwise demonstrate preparation for graduate-level studies in political science. The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.25.

Students taking the Pierson Test of English (PTE) must post a minimum score of 65. TOEFL - minimum score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 80 on the internet-based test iBT; International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative must obtain a score of 7.0 overall band score.

Applications are to be received by April 1st for the fall semester, and November 1st for the spring semester.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.