B.A./M.A.

Students accepted into the five-year B.A./M.A. program in Government and Politics matriculate for a total of 57 semester hours in Gov courses. On the undergraduate level, requirements include:

  • Gov1010, 1030
  • one course in each area: Comparative Government, International Relations, and Political Theory
  • a seminar
  • six elective credits

Students must also complete two 100-level graduate courses during the junior year and two upper level graduate courses during the senior year, for a total of 12 graduate credits. Eligibility requires a 3.0 overall cumulative index and a 3.5 index in Government and Politics. For specific master's degree program requirements, consult the St. John's University Graduate Bulletin.