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An Online Master’s in Political Science

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Earn Your Master’s in Political Science Online1

Politics and government are among the most powerful forces that influence our day-to-day lives. By earning a Master of Arts in Political Science online from American Military University (AMU), you will gain deeper knowledge of government, governance, and policy, benefiting from diverse viewpoints of AMU’s unique working professional student population and an objective ideological approach to the discipline.

AMU’s programs are online with 24/7 access and no set login times.2 At AMU, there are no entrance exams and classes start every month, so you can begin quickly and control your schedule. Ask us about transfer credit opportunities to help you save time and money in completing your degree.3

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AMU Gives You the Freedom to Learn

$470
Per Credit Hour

Tuition for master’s degrees and graduate certificates. We offer many grant options. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate. Request information to learn more.

$250
Per Credit Hour

For undergraduate and master’s-level programs with AMU’s Preferred Military Rate for eligible students.4

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Entrance Exams

No GRE®, GMAT®, or other standardized test scores required. Classes start monthly.5

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Application Fee

There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

$0
Transfer Credit Evaluation

AMU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.6

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Ebooks

Thanks to the University Book Grant, all master's students receive no-cost ebooks.

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Why You Should Earn This Master's From AMU

Comprehensive Coursework

Coursework covers a wide range of topics, including American government theory and process, comparative politics, political parties and interest groups, NGOs, defense and security, domestic and foreign policy, legislative behavior, political philosophy, and media.

Essential Skills

You’ll be challenged to sharpen your critical thinking, research, writing, and analytical capabilities—imperatives for evaluating policy at all levels of government.

Goal-Oriented

To help meet your professional goals, you will choose a concentration.7 You have the option of concluding your program with a portfolio and reflection paper or taking a comprehensive exam.

Collaborative Learning

You will study alongside peer working professionals sharing distinct perspectives from their military, government, and public sector experience.

Ways to Save and Pay on Your Master's

Explore your options to make learning affordable.

Preferred Military Rate
$0 Out-of-Pocket Undergraduate Tuition Possible*
AMU gives all U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists the freedom to learn with our Preferred Military Rate.
Veterans Benefits
Veterans and their families receive a tuition grant. These grants represent a savings on our standard tuition rate. Eligible family members are parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents of veterans. Financial aid advisors help veterans navigate their education benefits too.
Scholarships and Loans
Scholarships are awards that do not need to be repaid. Loans do require repayment and come from banks, credit unions, credit cards, and private companies.
Federal Student Aid
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to see what you qualify for. Our advisors can answer questions about federal student aid.
Employer Benefits
Does your employer offer tuition assistance? Some organizations have partnerships with us that provide tuition benefits.
Personal Funds
We accept MasterCard®, Visa®, Discover, ApplePay®, GooglePay®, PayPal®, and e-checks. You can also use our Automatic Debit Plan to spread out payments.

* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

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Joseph Gray | USA (RET) | BA, Military History, MA, Military History
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"Having my degree has opened a lot of doors, built my confidence, and changed my life as a professional."10

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