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Most Political Science graduate students have a BA in Political Science. While this is recommended, we accept applications from any majors.
In general, minimum cumulative GPA is 3.25. Applicants with lower GPAs may be considered if they have taken the GRE and received high scores.
Students applying for graduate admission will send materials to two separate locations. Materials could be sent in any order before the deadline.
First, a general graduate application must be made online to the San Francisco State University Graduate Studies. The form is available at http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/grad_apply.asp. All applications are online only, paper applications have been discontinued. As part of this application, applicants will be asked to send copies of official transcripts to the Graduate Studies. (This form and the transcripts will be forwarded by the Graduate Studies to the Political Science Department upon receipt and should not be sent separately by the applicant to the department.) Visit the Graduate Studies web site for general information.
Second, applicants should submit the following materials directly to the Political Science Department:
2 letters of recommendation. Letters of reference should be sent directly to Political Science Department office in sealed envelopes. Letters of recommendation should come from professionals who can attest to the applicant's promise as a graduate student.
Personal statement (1-2 pages), if it was not included in the online application.
If applicants meet the GPA requirement, you do not need to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). If you do not meet the minimum GPA, your application may still be considered, but applicants are strongly advised to take the GRE with the understanding that high test scores may strengthen an application.
Financial aid information can be found on the university prospective student web page, as well as the Office of Student Financial Aid web site. The department does not currently offer any scholarhip or grant to incoming graduate students. Some paid graduate assistant positions are available to continuing students.
Department Deadline: Admission to Fall Semester - March 31 (effective Fall 2008); Admission to Spring Semester - November 1 (effective Spring 2008). Applications may be turned in prior to these deadlines. Early applications are encouraged but notification of admission status may not occur until the deadline.
Correspondence Address: 1600 Holloway Avenue, HSS Bldg, Room 263, San Francisco , CA 94132-4155
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Core Requirements |
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| PLSI 710 | Seminar in American Politics - 4 units |
| PLSI 720 | Seminar in Comparative Politics - 4 units |
| PLSI 730 | Seminar in Political Theory - 4 units |
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Core Requirements Total Units:12 |
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Elective Seminars |
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| PLSI 711 | Topics in American Politics - 4 units |
| PLSI 721 | Topics in Comparative Politics - 4 units |
| PLSI 731 | Topics in Political Theory - 4 units |
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* Students who elect to take comprehensive exams must take two
graduate political science seminars listed above (8 units). Students who write a
thesis need only take one graduate seminar from the courses listed
above (4 units).
**Additional graduate seminars and/or upper division undergraduate courses in political science or related fields upon advisement and approval of graduate coordinator (10 units). |
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Elective Requirement Total Units: 14-18 |
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Culminating Requirement |
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| PLSI 898 | Master's Thesis (4) |
| Or | Written Comprehensive Examinations (0) |
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Culminating Requirement Total Units: 0-4
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MA Degree Minimum Total Units: 30 |
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Students who want to do a course of independent study/special study (PLSI 899) must have a GPA of at least 3.25.