Overview

The Political Science programme at Fort Hays State University is about whether you get a break on your taxes as much as it is about whether you can smoke marijuana legally. Politics is about immigration policy, climate change, and whether you can drink a beer legally at 18 (you cannot at this time). Politics is about your healthcare insurance, the cost of your tuition, and when you get your last unemployment check.

Overview

Politics is about activities that serve your interests and the interests of others. It may occur at the local, state, national, and international levels. It might be pursued in the private sector as well as the public. Generally speaking, politics is a story that never ends, never fails to entertain, and always has losers and winners.

The Master of Liberal Studies degree with a concentration in Political Science can help you understand these activities and stories at an advanced level. What decisions does the government make that affect your life? What would happen if the parties involved had more skills and resources to pursue their interests through politics? What if the decisions were made differently? Who wins and who loses? The goal of the MLS Political Science concentration is to help you gain the skills, knowledge, and perspective to better understand the implications and answers to all these questions and many more. Join us to understand how politics impacts your world and how you can impact the world of politics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy Analysis
The Administrative Process
Public Personnel Management
Constitutional Law
American Civil Liberties
American Foreign Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hays, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Submit a formal application for admission,
Send official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
Submit two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Submit a personal statement discussing your interest in the program, your ability to complete graduate-level work, and how it will contribute to your personal and professional goals*
Additional materials requested by your chosen concentration (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26028 USD / year

≈ 26028 USD / year
Out-of-State

26028 USD / year

≈ 26028 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10152 USD / year

≈ 10152 USD / year

Living costs

Hays

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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