Peace, Conflict and Security Studies
Master's in Peace, Conflict and Security Studies
Curriculum
33 credit hours of coursework, including a thesis
Required courses for all M.A. students:
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ProSeminar in International Relations (POLS 5203)
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ProSeminar in Comparative Politics (POLS 5403)
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Conflict Management and Peacebuilding (POLS 5253)
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Quantitative Methods (POLS 5013)
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Research Design (POLS 5103)
Additional course requirements:
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Six hours of thesis (POLS 5000) OR three hours in Directed Study (POLS 5100) AND Formal Report (POLS 5020)
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Twelve hours of electives in two thematic areas: Conflict & Peace Studies and Justice & Sustainability. Students must take at least one class in each (some restrictions apply)
Research and Faculty
Our faculty are well recognized for their expertise and featured in high visibility media outlets. OSU's Political Science program prides itself in the high quality research produced by their faculty, including NSF-funded research, but we are especially proud of mentoring the next generation of scholars and policy practitioners.
Admissions Requirements
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Official undergraduate transcripts
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Personal statement outlining your interest in the program and what you hope to achieve with help of an M.A. (1-2 pages)
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Email addresses of three individuals willing to write a letter of recommendation, academic references are preferred.
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3.0 undergraduate GPA
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Resume/CV
*Note: Application fee waiver offered for current and former McNair Scholars
Test Scores:
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Non-native English speakers must meet minimum English language test scores for admission set by the OSU Graduate College. Students from some countries are exempt from this requirement due to English being the primary language of instruction.
Application Deadlines:
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February 1 for Fall admission
Cost & Assistance
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