Master of Arts in Political Science at University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi offers a Master of Arts in Political Science through its College of Business. This program lasts for 18 months and has a tuition fee of USD 11,538. To apply for this course, students need to show their English language skills. The accepted tests for English proficiency are IELTS and TOEFL.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for graduation. If applicants do not have a degree in political science and are conditionally admitted, they may need to complete up to nine hours of undergraduate political science coursework. It is preferred that applicants have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 during their last two years of undergraduate study.

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Step One: Prepare Documents for Application

• Statement of Purpose (SOP) Write and submit a Statement of Purpose that explains your motivation for pursuing graduate studies. Include your research interests, relevant experience, and faculty research that interests you. Keep it under 1,000 words for the Master of Science in Chemistry. For the Master of Science in Economic Development, explain why you want to study this program and start a career in economic development. This program focuses on helping communities through business growth and entrepreneurship.
• Letters of Recommendation (LOR) Submit at least three letters of recommendation. These should come from people who know your academic abilities and can speak about your qualifications for graduate study. It is best if at least one letter is from a faculty member, especially for the Master of Arts in Political Science.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) A detailed résumé is required.

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

• Official transcripts and degree certificates from all colleges or universities you have attended.
• Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE test scores.
• Official GRE/GMAT scores from the testing service.
• Immunization records (needed before you can enroll in classes if accepted).
• For the Master of Science in Physics, submit a letter detailing your research interests.
• For the Master of Arts in Political Science, a letter of interest is required.
• Applicants for the Master of Arts in Political Science are encouraged to submit a writing sample.

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application process online.

Step Four: Application Fees

• The application fee is USD 60, which is about INR 5.06 Thousand.
• Payment can be made using a credit card.
• A non-refundable enrollment fee of $50 will be charged each term if you enroll in a payment plan.
• Payment plan enrollment starts when the first invoice is available for each semester, usually in July for fall and December for spring.
• The total payment will be split into four equal payments, excluding summer, with the first installment due at the time of enrollment in the plan.

Step Five: Application Deadlines

• For Fall (August) admission, the deadline is May 1st.
• For Spring (January) admission, the deadline is October 1st.

Note: These dates are tentative based on previous years. For the exact deadline, consult with an expert counselor.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"