Overview

Department of Political Science / Department of Political Science is located in El Paso, TX, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Arts (MA)

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Optional

Admissions

Applying

45

Application Fee - Domestic

80

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 31st	March 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	September 30th	September 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	Letters of recommendation, personal statement, transcripts

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Recommended

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 15
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Financial support for part-time students

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Democracy and democratization, political institutions, regional integration, international security, presidential and legislative politics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 500 West University Avenue
El Paso, TX  79968
United States

Contact Charles Boehmer
Chair
Email: crboehmer@utep.edu
Phone: 915-747-7979

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