Master of Arts in Government and Politics

The Department of Government & Politics offers two options in the Master of Arts program at St. John's University: 

NON- THESIS OPTION - 33 semester hours

GOV 205

12 credits in the major concentration

3 credits in Political Theory

6 credits in the minor concentration

9 credits in any field

No language requirement 

THESIS OPTION - 33 semester hours

GOV 205

12 credits in the major concentration

3 credits in Political Theory

6 credits in the minor concentration

3 credits in any field

6 credits Masters Research (Gov 900)

In addition, students must present evidence of their knowledge of a foreign language (normally either French or German) by passing the ETS examination or a reading course in the appropriate language-for-which no credit is given. Upon approval of the department and the Dean, a language other than French or German may be substituted if such substitution is deemed desirable because of the nature of the student’s special field. Under the guidance of the mentor, the student must prepare a satisfactory thesis on a subject in a field of concentration.

Entrance Requirements
For admission to graduate studies in Government & Politics, students are expected to have an undergraduate preparation of at least 18 credits in the field and a 3.0 g.p.a.  Any deficiency in preparation may require supplementary course work for admission in the form of suitable graduate courses, as determined by the Department.

Concentrations

The Government & Politics Department offers five areas of concentration:

• American Government (Queens Campus only)
• Comparative Government (Queens Campus only)
• International Relations (Queens and Rome Campus)
• Political Theory (Queens Campus only)
• Public Administration and Public Service (Queens Campus only)

Comprehensive Examination
Students pursuing a degree under either option are required to complete a comprehensive examination which tests the student’s knowledge in a  field of concentration and in a  minor field. To register for the exam, students must complete the Department comprehensive examination application by the posted deadline and meet with the Chair or Rome advisor.

 DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Quick Links

Associate Professor and ChairDepartment of Government and PoliticsSt. John Hall Room 234(718) 990-6329heithd@stjohns.edu
Rome Campus Contact
Margherita Panzera, Assistant Dean
St. John’s College
Via Marcantonio Colonna 21A
Rome, Italy  00192
+39 06 393842
U.S. Tel. (212) 815-9216 Ext. 2
panzeram@stjohns.edu