The Department of Government and Politics offers two
options in the Master of Arts program at St. John's University:
Non-Thesis Option
Requires a minimum of 33 semester hours in course work,
including Gov 205 (which must be completed during the first year of
matriculation). After the field of concentration has been chosen,
the remainder of the program must be arranged with the student's
advisor.
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Thesis Option
Requires a minimum of 33 semester hours in course work,
including Gov 205 (which must be completed during the first year of
matriculation) and 2 semesters of Master's Research (900). After
the field of concentration has been chosen, the remainder of the
program must be arranged with the student's advisor.
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Comprehensive Examinations
Students pursuing a degree under either option are required
to complete comprehensive examinations which test the student’s
knowledge in his/her field of concentration and in two minor
fields. To register for the exam, students must complete the
Graduate School application and meet with the Chair.
Department Contact
Luba Racanska, Chair
Government & Politics
St.John Hall Room 234
Queens, NY 11439
(718) 990-6329
racanskl@stjohns.edu
Graduate Admission Information
Office of Graduate Admission
(718) 990-1601
gradhelp@stjohns.edu
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