• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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The Master of Arts program has the following general goals:

• To offer students an opportunity for advanced, specialized courses in the discipline of political science, leading to a graduate degree
• To prepare students for additional graduate work leading to a doctoral degree and a career as a political scientist
• To offer students the opportunity to prepare for a career in teaching, politics, public service and government or to complement their present careers
• To support of university-based research involving issues of politics and public policy.

The courses in political science cover a full range of the discipline, both in terms of substance and methodology. Courses in research methods provide the skills necessary for sophisticated analysis of political processes, institutions and policies. More specialized interests are developed through independent research courses and projects tackled by students.

The program requires the student to fulfill specified coursework over the course of the student's degree. Students have three tracks to complete the M.A. degree and the number of credits required depends on the track the student takes to complete the degree. Students should discuss with their advisor which track is appropriate for them given the academic and career objectives.

Track One: Thesis Option (30 credits)

The thesis option is highly recommended for students who think they may go on later to graduate work at the doctoral level. For students who may pursue a political science Ph.D. later, this option gives them experience with writing a significant piece of original research that may lay the foundation for work at that level. This writing is crucial for professors to evaluate the ability to perform at the higher level and will often form the basis for letters of recommendation to Ph.D. programs. Students selecting this option do no take comprehensive examinations as the literature review and analysis of the thesis will be extensive enough to judge the student's depth of knowledge in the field of study.

Track Two: Non-thesis option (36 credits)

The non-thesis option is highly recommended for students who already are engaged in their career fields and are seeking to use their degree for professional advancement. A thesis is not required, but additional coursework is needed to demonstrate appropriate knowledge in the students major field. Once the student completes all course work, they may schedule their comprehensive examination.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Liberal Arts

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution. Eligibility for admission with a 3-year bachelor's degree are determined on a case by case basis. Minimum grade point average (on a 4.0 scale): 2.75 for a master’s degree. TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (internet), IELTS: 6.5 (academic version).

课程信息

学制：全日制(36 学分)

学费：US$21,006.00 (¥ 133,638) /年

开学时间：预计在八月 2022

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留学地点：College of Liberal Arts1664 N. Virginia Street,RENO,Nevada,89557, United States