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Admissions
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The MSPA program is a small and selective graduate program. If you decide to apply, we
encourage you to complete the process as soon as possible. The MSPA program enrolls
students for September admission only.
All prospective students must apply to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Information regarding
admission requirements can be found at the
Office of Graduate
Admissions website or by contacting them at (617) 287-6400. A downloadable version of the
graduate application in PDF format is also available.
The MSPA program requires that students submit a completed application form, three letters
of recommendation, a resume, Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores,
and all undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
Admission Requirements for International Relations
Please see the general statement of
admission
requirements for all graduate studies programs in the "Admissions" section of this
publication.
Applicants will normally be expected to have a solid background in the social sciences
(especially political science and economics), world history, and a foreign language
(and/or substantial experience working or studying overseas). In certain cases, applicants
may be admitted conditionally, with commitment to a study plan to be completed during the
summer preceding the start of the program. Potential applicants are encouraged to meet with
the program chair for an individualized review of their background preparation. Current and
prospective secondary-school teachers of social studies will find this track of particular
interest in preparing them for teaching a variety of courses with an international and
global focus.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans and a limited number of
assistantships that provide a stipend and remission of tuition. For information about grants
and loans, please contact the
Office of Graduate Admissions and Records. Applicants for assistantships should send a
letter of inquiry to the MSPA program director.
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