Major: Political Science

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• If you are requesting funding, a one page letter indicating the type of funding and why the department should support you

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110
• If you are requesting funding, a one page letter indicating the type of funding and why the department should support you

GRADUATE PROGRAMS APPLY NOW REQUEST INFORMATION INVEST IN GRAD EDUCATION
 

Contact/Information

Dr. Steven D. Roper
Department of Political Science
Social Science Building (SO 44), Room 391F
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.4920
(E) ropers@fau.edu
(W) fau.edu/politicalscience/graduate

Application Deadlines

Fall: April 1
Spring: October 1