Political Science

Degree Program Program Type Dept Application Materials and Admission Criteria Prerequisite Course Requirements Department ADM Review Dept Conditional Admits Dept Appeal Process
Political Science BA No additional admission requirements beyond the general UIS criteria

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Degree Program Program Type Dept Application Materials and Admission Criteria Prerequisite Course Requirements Department ADM Review Dept Conditional Admits Dept Appeal Process
Political Science MA *Baccalaureate degree, with strong undergraduate background in political science, history, or the social sciences for full admission

*Statement of Purpose (500-800 words), in which the applicant explains who they are, why they're applying to our program, why they are a good candidate for our program, and what they want to do in the future with this degree.

*Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00
N/A Department Chair Yes, students without statistical/methods experience are required to take PSC 451 as part of their degree program. If required, PSC 451 is counted as an elective toward the degree requirements. Additionally, students whose cumulative undergraduate GPA is slightly below 3.0 can be conditionally admitted based on the conditions of obtaining a grade of B or better in PSC 501 and PSC 502. Students have one year to meet their conditions of admission. N/A
Degree Program Program Type Dept Application Materials and Admission Criteria Prerequisite Course Requirements Department ADM Review Dept Conditional Admits Dept Appeal Process
Political Science BA/MA *Students must first be admitted to the UIS Political Science
Bachelor's Degree program.

*Qualifications for admission to the BA/MA Program include a GPA of at least 3.0 for all previous college work and completion of a basic course in American government or PSC 201 Introduction to the American Political System.

*Undergraduate Political Science majors must apply for admission to the BA/MA program before registering for the BA internship. However, interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after being admitted to UIS.		 Students in the BA/MA curriculum must satisfy all requirements for the BA in Political Science. N/A N/A N/A
Degree Program Program Type Dept Application Materials and Admission Criteria Prerequisite Course Requirements Department ADM Review Dept Conditional Admits Dept Appeal Process
Practical Politics Graduate Certificate A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required N/A N/A Conditional admission status possible for students with a slightly lower GPA, particularly if a student has significant practical politics experience. Conditionally admitted students will be fully admitted after receiving a grade of B or better in PSC 501. N/A