Officially launched in January 2007, the Penn State School of International Affairs offers an interdisciplinary Masters of International Affairs program. Students study for one-and-a-half to two years. The course of study involves a year of six core classes, addressing the key areas of international affairs, another half to full year of elective courses, and a final "capstone" project consisting of either an internship or a master`s paper. Faculty advisors work with students to shape the final part of their studies. Students are also required to achieve proficiency in a language other than English by graduation. Penn State is in the process of recruiting
internationally recognized faculty for the Masters of International Affairs program.
The School of International Affairs is closely related to the Penn State University`s Dickinson School of Law, as the two programs often overlap and graduates pursue similar careers. The two programs will share a new building equipped with audiovisual telecommunications to enable the exchange of educational programs throughout the world.
In its first year, the School of International Affairs hopes to admit a class of fifty students from a range of countries and with a diversity of interests.
Tuition: $25,710 per year, $12,855 per semester (estimate)
Application Deadline: late Spring
Eligibility Requirements:
Students must have an undergraduate degree (bachelor=92s or equivalent) from an officially recognized institution. No specific area of study required. The school selects students based on academic achievement, relevant work experience, and other indices of aptitude for the program.
Materials to be submitted include:
- GRE scores
- Official transcripts from all previous institutions
- 2 letters of recommendation
- A statement of purpose
International applicants must also submit
- An application for Visa Document and supporting documentation
- Proof of English proficiency through TOEFL (550/213 minimum) or IELTS (6.5 minimum)
Further Information
www.sia.psu. edu
Contact
Penn State`s School of International Affairs
100 Beam Building, University Park, PA 16802
Tiyanjana Maluwa, director of School of International Affairs:
tum2@psu.edu
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