Overview

Department of Political Science / Department of Political Science is located in Springfield, IL, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Arts (MA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	22

Earning Your Degree

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

111

Applied

82

Accepted

47

Enrolled

Applying

0

Application Fee - Domestic

0

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0; baccalaureate degree, with strong undergraduate background in political science, history, or the social sciences for full admission

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 500 TOEFL IBT score: 61

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	November 15
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Location & Contact

Address One University Plaza
Springfield, IL  62703-5407
United States

Contact Dr. Sibel Oktay Karagul
Program Administrator
Email: karagul@uis.edu
Phone: 217-206-7835

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