Frequently Asked Questions about 政治科学 研究生 招生
Thank you for your interest in the graduate program in 政治科学! The graduate committee looks forward to reviewing your application. 攻读硕士学位.A. in 政治科学 is a big step, and it is natural to have questions. Before reaching out to the department, please review these frequently asked questions:
Q: Where can I find information and links for applying to the 政治科学 M.A.?
Q: Is this a one- or two-year M.A.?
- As of Fall 2022, the 政治科学 M.A. has been revised to a one-year-long, 32-credit hour program. (This replaces our previous two-year, 58-credit hour program.)
Q: I am ready to apply to the M.A. in 政治科学, what now?
- 在线申请. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Q: Does admission to the M.A. 提供资金?
- The Department of 政治科学 offers a limited number of full 研究生 or Teaching Assistantships (tuition + stipend) and 研究生 Recruitment 奖学金 (tuition only) on a competitive basis. For admission with full financial aid from the 政治科学 Department, applications received by 12月. 15 will receive priority consideration. Students who apply by 2月. 15 will be considered for admission and a second round of financial aid awards. Applications received after 2月. 15 will still be considered for admission, without financial aid, and may also be considered for 研究生 Recruitment 奖学金 (tuition support). International students are strongly encouraged to apply by the 12月. 15 deadline to allow time for visa application and processing.
Q: Do I need to submit special materials to be considered for GAs, 助教, or 研究生 Recruitment 奖学金?
- All applicants that meet the deadline are automatically considered for full funding.
Q: Where can I find information on graduate tuition and fees?
Q: Should I send applications directly to professors or the director of graduate studies?
- Please note that we only review application materials submitted through the 研究生 College online application.
Q: Do you offer waivers for application fees?
- Unfortunately, the department is unable to waive application fees.
Q: Am I required to take a test such as the GRE?
- M.A. applications do not require test scores such as the GRE, but the graduate admissions committee will review and consider such scores if they are submitted as part of the application.
Q: I am a non-native English speaker. Am I required to submit test scores such as TOEFL?
- Non-native speakers are not required to submit language proficiency tests with their initial applications. 然而, evidence of English competency will be required as part of admission. In exceptional cases where this can be verified without tests, the department may request a waiver from the 研究生 College. 然而, in the event a Teaching Assistantship is offered, non-native speakers will be required to take an oral test upon arrival.
Q: I need more information; whom should I contact?
- Please contact the 研究生 College for information on the application process itself. Questions about the program may be directed to the Director of 研究生 Studies, Dr. 乔纳森Agensky at agensky@俄亥俄州.edu.