Thank you for your interest in our graduate program in Political Science. We offer three distinct degree options tailored to your goals:
Tailored Curriculum: Our coursework covers American politics, comparative politics, international relations, public administration, public policy, political theory, and public law. We will help you design a study plan that aligns with your research and professional interests.
Flexibility: You can pursue your M.A. degree fully online, in-person, or through a hybrid format. To accommodate your schedule, enrollment is flexible, ranging from a minimum of 3 credit hours up to 12 credit hours per semester.
Dedicated Faculty: Learn in small, seminar-style classes from award-winning, widely published faculty who prioritize close mentorship.
Student Success: Our students regularly present at professional conferences, co-author journal articles, and win thesis awards, and advance to prestigious graduate programs to pursue further academic achievements.
Career Outcomes: Graduates launch successful careers in government, academia (securing Ph.D. admissions and assistantships, teaching dual-credit courses in high schools and community colleges), nonprofits, lobbying, and the private sector.
We understand that financing graduate school is important. We offer a limited number of competitive graduate assistantships and scholarships to help offset costs while providing valuable opportunities to work alongside our faculty.
Thank you again for your interest. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.

Jin Hong Kim, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Interdisciplinary Civic and Nonprofit Leadership Minor Coordinator
Graduate Coordinator of Political Science
jhkim2@eiu.edu | Office: 217-581-6966
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
217-581-2523
Fax: 217-581-2926