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Political Science and Public Affairs, M.A.
1,310 USDTuition Fee/year
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PoliticsMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Saint Louis University's Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Affairs program allows academically talented students to advance their knowledge and analytical skills by focusing on an interdisciplinary problem-oriented area of interest within political science.
SLU's M.A. in political science and public affairs is open to individuals who have previously earned a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in political science or a related social science discipline from an accredited university and demonstrate outstanding potential. The M.A. in Political Science and Public Affairs requires 30 credits.
M.A. students on the St. Louis campus may choose one of three formal concentration areas—American politics, international affairs or public policy and administration. Alternatively, they may design an individual plan of study in consultation with a faculty mentor and the coordinator of graduate studies. All M.A. students on SLU's Madrid Campus complete a concentration in international relations and crisis.
Students enrolled on either the St. Louis or the Madrid campus may take elective courses on the other campus.
Program overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Saint Louis University's Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Affairs program allows academically talented students to advance their knowledge and analytical skills by focusing on an interdisciplinary problem-oriented area of interest within political science.
SLU's M.A. in political science and public affairs is open to individuals who have previously earned a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in political science or a related social science discipline from an accredited university and demonstrate outstanding potential. The M.A. in Political Science and Public Affairs requires 30 credits.
M.A. students on the St. Louis campus may choose one of three formal concentration areas—American politics, international affairs or public policy and administration. Alternatively, they may design an individual plan of study in consultation with a faculty mentor and the coordinator of graduate studies. All M.A. students on SLU's Madrid Campus complete a concentration in international relations and crisis.
Students enrolled on either the St. Louis or the Madrid campus may take elective courses on the other campus.
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English, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
French, B.A.
French, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
General Studies, B.A.
Greek & Latin Language and Literature, B.A.
History, B.A.
History, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Music, B.A.
Philosophy for Ministry, B.A.
Philosophy for Ministry, B.A. (Archdiocesan)
Philosophy for Ministry, B.S.
Philosophy, B.A.
Philosophy, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Spanish, B.A.
Spanish, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
Studio Art, B.A.
Theatre, B.A.
Theological Studies, B.A.
Theological Studies, B.A. to M.T.S. Accelerated Program
Business and Management (6)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting
Business Technology Management, B.S.
Economics, B.A.
Economics, B.S.
Entrepreneurship, B.S.
Finance, B.S.
International Business, B.S.
Leadership and Organizational Behavior, B.A.
Leadership and Organizational Development, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
Marketing, B.S.
Sports Business, B.S.
Engineering and Technology (6)
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace engineering
Civil Engineering, B.S.
Computer Engineering, B.S.
Computer Information Systems, B.S.
Computer Science, B.A.
Computer Science, B.A. to Artificial Intelligence, M.S. Accelerated Program
Computer Science, B.A. to Computer Science, M.S. Accelerated Program
Computer Science, B.A. to Software Engineering, M.S. Accelerated Program
Computer Science, B.S.
Computer Science, B.S. to Artificial Intelligence, M.S. Accelerated Program
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Computer Science, B.S. to Software Engineering, M.S. Accelerated Program
Cybersecurity, Bachelor's to M.S. Accelerated Program
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Data Science, B.S. to Artificial Intelligence, M.S. Accelerated Program
Data Science, B.S. to Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, M.S. Accelerated Program
Data Science, B.S. to Computer Science, M.S. Accelerated Program
Data Science, B.S. to Software Engineering, M.S. Accelerated Program
Double Major of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering, B.S. to Engineering, M.S. Accelerated Program
Information Systems, Bachelor's to M.S. Accelerated Program
Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
Project Management, B.S.
Project Management, Bachelor's to M.S. Accelerated Program
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Biology, B.S. to Pharmacy, Pharm.D. Accelerated Program
Biomedical Engineering, B.S.
Chemical Biology and Pharmacology, B.S.
Emergency Management, B.S.
Exercise Science, B.S.
Health Management, B.S.
Health Management, B.S. to Health Administration, M.H.A. Accelerated Program
Health Sciences, B.S.
Health Sciences, B.S. to Pharmacy, Pharm.D. Accelerated Program
Health Sciences, Health Information Management, B.S. to Health Administration, M.H.A. Accelerated Program
Health Sciences, Health Information Management, B.S. to Health Data Science, M.S. Accelerated Program
Health Sciences, Health Information Management, B.S. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, B.S.
Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)
Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.
Medical Sciences, B.S.
Neuroscience, B.S.
Nuclear Medicine Technology, B.S.
Nursing, B.S.
Nursing, B.S. (Accelerated)
Nursing, B.S. (RN to B.S.N.)
Nutrition and Dietetics, B.S.
Psychology, B.A.
Psychology, B.S.
Radiation Therapy, B.S.
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Chemistry, B.S.
Environmental Science, B.S.
Environmental Studies, B.A.
Geoinformatics and Geospatial Analytics, B.S.
Mathematics, B.A.
Mathematics, B.S.
Meteorology, B.S.
Physics, B.S.
Social Sciences and Management (6)
American Studies Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program
Athletic Training, Master of (M.A.T.)
Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies to Juris Doctor (J.D.) Law Accelerated Program
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Communication, B.A.
Communication, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Criminology and Criminal Justice, B.A.
Criminology and Criminal Justice, B.A. to J.D. Accelerated Program
Education, B.A.
Forensic Science, B.S.
International Studies, B.A.
Leadership and Human Resource Management, B.S.
Political Science, B.A.
Political Science, B.A. to Law, J.D. Accelerated Program
Political Science, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
Public Health, B.S.
Public Health, B.S. to Public Health, M.P.H. Accelerated Program
Security and Strategic Intelligence, B.S.
Social Work, B.S.
Social Work, B.S. (Fontbonne University) to Social Work, M.S.W.
Social Work, B.S. (Lincoln University) to Social Work, M.S.W.
Sociology, B.A.
Sociology, B.A. to M.S. Accelerated Program
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, B.S.
Strategic Intelligence, Bachelor's to M.S. Accelerated Program
Teaching, B.A. (Online)
Technology and Leadership, B.S.
Women's and Gender Studies, B.A.
Women's and Gender Studies, B.A. to M.A. Accelerated Program
Saint Louis University's graduate programs lead to a range of academic degrees, including Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine, and Doctor of Philosophy. In addition, many academic departments at SLU offer graduate certificate programs and accelerated or dual-degree options.
In all, SLU offers more than 80 post-baccalaureate and professional degree programs, with many earning national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Graduate Schools” edition.
Focused on advanced degrees in health care, STEM, business, law, the humanities, education and more, 13 colleges, schools and centres at SLU offer master's and Ph.D. programs, both online and on the ground at our St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain campuses.
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Philosophy and Theology for Ministry, M.A.
Philosophy, M.A.
Religious Education, M.A.
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Spanish, M.A.
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, M.S.
Theological Studies, M.T.S.
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Analytics, M.S.
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Business Administration, M.B.A. & Educational Leadership, M.A., Dual Degree
Business Administration, M.B.A. & Health Administration, M.H.A. Dual Degree
Business Administration, M.B.A. & Medicine, M.D., Dual Degree
International Business, M.I.B.
Law, J.D. & Business Administration, M.B.A. Dual Degree
Project Management, M.S.
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Engineering and Technology (6)
Artificial Intelligence, M.S.
Aviation, M.S.
Computer Science, M.S.
Cybersecurity, M.S.
Engineering, M.S.
Information Systems, M.S.
Software Engineering, M.S.
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
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Behavioral Science and Health Equity, M.P.H.
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, M.S.
Biology, M.A.
Biology, M.S.
Biostatistics and Health Analytics, M.S.
Biostatistics, M.P.H.
Chemical Biology, M.S.
Endodontics, M.S. in Dentistry
Family Therapy, M.A.
Health Administration, M.H.A. & Law, J.D. Dual Degree
Health Data Science, M.S.
Medicine, M.D. & Public Health, M.P.H. Dual Degree
Nursing, M.S. (Accelerated)
Nursing, M.S. (Clinical Nurse Leader)
Nursing, M.S. (Nurse Practitioner)
Nutrition and Dietetics, M.S.
Nutrition and Dietetics, M.S. & Public Health, M.P.H. Dual Degree
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Chemistry, M.A.
Chemistry, M.S.
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Geoscience, M.S.
Mathematics, M.A.
Meteorology, M.S.
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American Law for Foreign Lawyers, LL.M.
Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S.
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Communication, M.A.
Education Principles and Practices, M.A.
Educational Leadership, M.A.
Epidemiology, M.P.H.
Global Health, M.P.H.
Health Administration, M.H.A.
Health Administration, M.H.A. (Executive)
Health Care Management, Master of
Health Law, LL.M.
Health Management and Policy, M.P.H.
Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, M.A.
Law, J.D. & Political Science and Public Affairs, M.A. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. & Public Health, M.P.H. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. & Social Work, M.S.W. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. & Sociology, M.S. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. & Women's and Gender Studies, M.A. Dual Degree
Leadership and Organizational Development, M.A.
Maternal and Child Health, M.P.H.
Political Science and Public Affairs, M.A.
Professional Studies, Master of
Public Health Practice, M.P.H.
Public Health, M.P.H. & Social Work, M.S.W. Dual Degree
Social Work, M.S.W. in Cincinnati
Social Work, M.S.W. in Kansas City
Social Work, M.S.W. in St. Louis
Sociology, M.S.
Strategic Intelligence, M.S.
Teaching, M.A.
Women's and Gender Studies, M.A.
Executive MBA (2)
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American Studies, Ph.D.
English, Ph.D.
History, Ph.D.
Philosophy and Bioethics, Ph.D.
Philosophy, Ph.D.
Theological Studies, Ph.D.
Theology and Health Care Ethics, Ph.D.
Business and Management (6)
International Business and Marketing, Ph.D.
Engineering and Technology (6)
Aviation, Ph.D.
Computer Science, Ph.D.
Engineering, Ph.D.
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Anatomy, Ph.D.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Ph.D.
Biology, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
Experimental Psychology, Ph.D.
Health Care Ethics, Ph.D.
Health Outcomes Research, Ph.D.
Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Ph.D.
Integrated and Applied Sciences, Ph.D.
Medical Family Therapy, Ph.D.
Medicine, M.D.
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Ph.D.
Nursing Practice, D.N.P. (Post-Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
Nursing Practice, D.N.P. (Post-Master of Science)
Nursing, Ph.D.
Pathology, Ph.D
Pharmacology and Physiology, Ph.D.
Physical Therapy, Doctor of (D.P.T)
Natural Sciences (6)
Chemistry, Ph.D.
Geoinformatics and Geospatial Analytics, Ph.D.
Geoscience, Ph.D.
Mathematics, Ph.D.
Meteorology, Ph.D.
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Curriculum and Instruction, Ph.D.
Education Policy and Equity, Ph.D.
Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
Educational Leadership, Ed.S.
Educational Leadership, Ph.D.
Higher Education Administration, Ph.D.
Law, J.D.
Law, J.D. & Health Care Ethics, Ph.D. Dual Degree
Law, J.D. (Two-Year for Foreign Lawyers)
Public Health Studies, Ph.D.
Public and Social Policy, Ph.D.
Social Work, Ph.D.