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University of South Carolina
Program in Political Science
Columbia, SC
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Overview
University of South Carolina / Program in Political Science is located in Columbia, SC, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test 1 Foreign Language Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
53
Applied
35
Accepted
15
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | June 1st | June 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.5 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.5 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans |
Student Body
55
Total Graduate Students
36%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10.91% |
| White or Caucasian | 41% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 9.09% |
Gender
Male (49%)
Female (50%)
Faculty
32
Total faculty
Full-time - 32
Part-time - 0
Male (24)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | American government and politics, comparative politics, political theory, international politics, public administration and policy |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Columbia, SC 29208
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Donald J. Puchala
Phone: 803-777-7000
Phone: 803-777-7000
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