About this Program
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ offers a Master of Arts in International Studies degree. The program is a highly customizable and interdisciplinary degree. The Graduate Program in International Studies (GPIS) offers advanced research opportunities and training in global problems and transnational issues. Students may choose from one of several concentrations to focus their studies: Comparative Cultural and Political Studies, Conflict and Cooperation, International Political Economy & Development, Modeling & Simulation, Strategic Leadership or U.S. Foreign Policy & International Relations.
Program Highlights
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Individual mentoring
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Emphasis on professional development
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Curriculum permits earning a GPIS certificate as part of the master’s degree
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Requirements
Any prior graduate course work taken at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ (e.g., in nondegree status) or at another institution can be counted toward the M.A.degree only in accordance with the provisions governing transfer of credit and the director’s approval.
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Must have Bachelor’s degree;
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Official transcripts of all undergraduate or prior graduate course work submitted directly by all universities attended;
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Two letters of recommendation addressing the candidate’s capacity to undertake graduate work in international/global issues;
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An essay of not more than 500 words describing interest in and capacity for advanced training in global/transnational issues; and
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One example of writing or research (a paper submitted to a seminar, a publication or report, or another comparable example).
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Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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