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Master of Arts in Political Science with Concentration in American Politics and Policy

Kent State University

USA,Ohio

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 19,186/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Ohio

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1910

Total Students: 36,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

800 E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240, United States

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Political Science with Concentration in American Politics and Policy

Program Overview

The Master of Arts degree in Political Science focuses broadly on the dynamics surrounding representation, equity, conflict, human rights, development and conflict resolution. Students delve into the scholarship on these dynamics (among others) in an interdisciplinary and theoretically sophisticated way, thinking about how the political process and government policy-making affect the lives of citizens, and how citizens influence those processes.

The Political Science major comprises the following concentrations:

American Politics and Policy
Conflict Analysis and Management
Transnational and Comparative Politics

Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:

Understand the theoretical underpinnings of political science and be able to address real world issues and problems.
Attain research and methodological skills that will further their research and make them attractive to future employers.
Effectively communicate research findings and implications to a range of audiences including scholars, practitioners and citizens.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Not Available
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Not Available
aug 2024		Closed
may 2025		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 19,186 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Kent State University

CAD 12,676 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 62.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.