Masters degree in Political Science at Albion College

Albion College is one of a select few liberal arts colleges to have stablished a "linkage" agreement with the master of public administration (M.P.A.) program at The American University in Washington, D.C. The linkage agreement guarantees admission to The American University's M.P.A. program for Albion College students majoring in political science provided that they:

* Graduate with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0;
* Submit three letters of recommendation certifying their ability to do graduate-level work;
* Submit an essay to The American University describing their education and career objectives;
* Submit GRE scores if they are seeking financial aid from The American University.

Requirements for Major

* A minimum of eight units in political science, including 105 and at least one unit in each of the four fields in the department: American government and politics, international relations and comparative politics, political theory (Political Science 351,355 or Political Science 367), and political research.
* No more than one unit of 391, 392 may be counted toward a major.
* All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade, except 391 and 392. In order for a course to count for the political science major, the student must earn at least a 2.0 in the course.
* Political science majors are strongly encouraged to achieve basic competency in statistics (Mathematics 109 or Mathematics 210 are appropriate) and at least one foreign language.