Department of Political Science
Springfield, MO
37
Students
Suburban
Setting
Interested?
Interested in Department of Political Science? Admissions officers are waiting to hear from you!
Get More InfoOverview
Missouri State University / Department of Political Science is located in Springfield, MO, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Administration (MPA) | Public administration | |
| (Certificate) | Public management | |
| Master of Global Studies (MGS) | Global studies |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 20 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Varies Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
24
Applied
11
Accepted
11
Enrolled
Applying
35
Application Fee - Domestic
50
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 20th | May 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | December 20th | September 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 31 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
37
Total Graduate Students
32%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
67%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| White or Caucasian | 72% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.7% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (45%)
Female (54%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time (14)
Part-time (0)
Male (12)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Public procurement; Missouri politics; international relations of East Asia, law of church and state |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65897
United States
Springfield, MO 65897
United States
Contact
Dr. George Connor
Department Head
Email: georgeconnor@missouristate.edu
Phone: 417-836-5630
Fax: 417-836-6655
Department Head
Email: georgeconnor@missouristate.edu
Phone: 417-836-5630
Fax: 417-836-6655