Political Science

Degrees Offered

Program Degree Offered

Political Science

M.A.

Program Description

Admission

ADMISSION APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applying for admission to the graduate program in the Department of  Political Science is a two-step process:

First: Complete the Online Application

Fill out the online application. There are three steps involved in the application process.

  1. Fill out and submit the Graduate Program portion of the application that comes up when you click the above link. An email will be sent to you with a link to setup your account and finish your application.
  2. Click the link in your email and complete the rest of the application fields and submit.
  3. You will be directed to your application status portal. You will be able to pay your application fee and upload supplemental materials on this page. You will also receive another email with a link to this page so you can log in later and complete these steps and track your application progress.

As part of this process, applicants must do the following:

  1. Self-report all colleges and universities attended (including grade point average).
  2. 3 Letters of recommendations.
  3. Upload a 300 word statement concerning reasons for seeking a MA.
  4. Pay the application fee.

Second: Request Official Scores and Transcripts:

Request that official transcripts be sent to the Department of Political Science from all colleges and universities you have attended (excluding University of Montana)  Transcripts may also be transmitted electronically through the National Student Clearinghouse.

ADMISSION DEADLINES

Admission is open for the M.A. program.  Applications will be considered as long as space is available in the program.

DEPARTMENT WEBSITE

Campus Location
 Liberal Arts 301 

Federal Express Delivery 
Department of Political Science
University of Montana
32 Campus Drive
Liberal Arts Building #301
Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 243-5202
Fax: (406) 243-4076

Graduate Coordinator:

Master of Arts in Political Science
Abhishek Chatterjee
(406) 243-4704
Abhishek.Chatterjee@mso.umt.edu

Christopher Muste
(406) 243-4829
chris.muste@umontana.edu

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