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Loyola University Chicago

Department of Political Science

Chicago, IL

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Overview

Department of Political Science / Department of Political Science is located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA) International affairs
Master of Arts (MA) Political science
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Political science

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 8
Doctoral Degrees 2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE
Comp Exam Required for some
Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

99
Applied
32
Accepted
17
Enrolled
32%

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE
Master's Degree Requirements Online application (free), Undergraduate academic record (applicant must provide all college transcripts) , Two letters of recommendation , and A statement of purpose, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing academic interests and professional goals
Doctoral Degree Requirements Three letters of recommendation; CV; unofficial transcripts may be submitted, however, official transcripts are required upon acceptance; statement of purpose

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards February 15
Types of financial support available Fellowships
Research Assistantships
Institutionally-sponsored Loans
Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships
Federal Work-Study

Student Body

28
Total Graduate Students
14%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 21.43%
Black or African American 3.57%
White or Caucasian 46%
American Indian or Alaska Native Not Reported
Asian 3.57%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Not Reported
Two or more races 3.57%
Unknown 7.14%

Gender

Male (46%)
Female (53%)

Faculty

14
Total faculty
Full-time - 14
Part-time - 0
Male (6)
Female (8)

Research

Focus of faculty research: American elections, parties and political institutions; comparative politics; foreign policy analysis; international relations theory; modern and contemporary political thought
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address Coffey Hall
1032 West Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL  60660
United States
Contact Dr. Molly Melin
Graduate Program Director
Email: mmelin@luc.edu
Phone: 773-508-8647
Fax: 773-508-8647

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