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The University of Akron
Department of Political Science
Akron, OH
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The University of Akron / Department of Political Science is located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Applied Politics (MAP) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Juris Doctor/Master of Applied Politics (JD/MAP) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 15 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
25
Applied
24
Accepted
10
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
70
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | April 1st | April 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | December 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, three letters of recommendation (two of which must be from faculty members), statement of purpose |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 79 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Teaching Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
29
Total Graduate Students
10%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13.79% |
| White or Caucasian | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (68%)
Female (31%)
Faculty
19
Total faculty
Full-time - 11
Part-time - 8
Male (15)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Public opinion and public policy, international/comparative politics, the politics of criminal justice, conflict management |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 139,335 |
Location & Contact
Address
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
United States
Akron, OH 44325
United States
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