Master of Arts [M.A] - Master [1 Years]
$37,382 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Arts [M.A] Political Science

  • The Master of Arts in Political Science at the Howard University is a 1-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The study of Political Science at Howard University transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries found at most other institutions of higher learning. 
  • Master's students must select one major and one minor course area.
  • The major course area will be the one in which students will sit for a comprehensive exam. 
  • Students must take four courses in this field, which will include the core course 
  • The Graduate Program prepares students for careers in academia and senior-level research or administrative positions in the public and private sectors. 

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $35556 $35556
Books and supply $1360 $1360
Compulsory Fees $466 $466
Total Fees $37382 $37382

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 59 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 298 340 2

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • The average cumulative high school GPA of students admitted to Stanford is 3 or above on a 4.0 scale.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution

Note: A three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at Stanford. A two-year master’s degree following the three-year bachelor’s degree from India is required.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.