Overview

Political Science / Political Science is located in Greenville, NC, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Public Administration (MPA)	Public administration
Master of Science (MS)	Security studies
(Certificate)	Security studies

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	33
Other Advanced Degrees	8

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Traditional MPA: Minimum 2.7 GPA; Statement of purpose and resume well written and indicate professional goals consistent with the program; Recommendation letters indicate applicant has protentional to succeed in graduate programExecutive MPA: Minimum 2.7 GPA; Statement of purpose and resume well written and indicate professional goals consistent Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some Traditional MPA: Internship
Other Advanced Degrees	Traditional MPA: Internship

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	June 30
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

87

Total Graduate Students

3%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.45%
Black or African American	22.99%
White or Caucasian	59%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.15%
Asian	3.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	1.15%
Unknown	4.6%

Gender

Male (62%)

Female (37%)

Faculty

9

Total faculty

Full-time - 7

Part-time - 2

Male (4)

Female (5)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	International and domestic trends in conflict. Food, water, and environmental equity. Political and public opinion polling. Trends in state and local public administration. American governing institutions.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	750

Location & Contact

Address East 5th Street
Greenville, NC  27858-4353
United States

Contact Dr. Alethia Cook
Chair
Email: cooka@ecu.edu
Phone: 252-328-5869

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