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Portland State University
Overview
Portland State University / Department of Political Science is located in Portland, OR, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) | Political science | Comparative politics |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Political science | Political theory |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Political science | International relations |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Political science | American politics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Varies Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
13
Applied
9
Accepted
8
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | April 1st | March 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or 3.1 in graduate-level coursework, 2 letters of recommendation, statement of intent |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 90 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
20
Total Graduate Students
10%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (65%)
Female (35%)
Faculty
18
Total faculty
Full-time - 10
Part-time - 8
Male (12)
Female (6)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Congress, presidency, political reform, international environment, hate speech |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
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