» Master of Arts in International Studies

Deadlines for Fall Admission: 

• February 1 – Priority deadline to be considered for fellowships and scholarships. All fall applicants will be considered for fellowship and scholarship awards.
• June 1 – Regular admission. Consideration for fellowships and scholarships on a space and funds available basis.

Deadline for Spring Admission:

• Rolling

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the following:

• Application to the Master of Arts in International Studies program
• Official transcripts must be submitted from ALL degree-granting (bachelor’s or master’s degrees) colleges and universities attended. An official transcript submitted in a sealed envelope which you have received from your college or university is acceptable.
• A graduate admission test is required for applicants with a bachelor's degree cumulative GPA below a 3.0. Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99, may be considered for admission by submitting a satisfactory Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with minimum scores of Verbal: 154, Quantitative: 147, and Analytical Writing: 4.0 or by demonstrating significant relevant professional experience.
• Two letters of recommendation, including one from an academic source, which describes your professional and academic abilities
• Submit an essay expressing your reasons for wanting to join the particular academic program to which you are applying.  What are your personal and career goals, and how will this particular degree from Chapman University help you reach those goals?  Your essay should be double spaced, size 12 font, and 2-4 pages in length.
• Resume

If you would like to set up a visit to Chapman University to meet the director of the M.A. International Studies Program or sit in on a class, please contact Allison DeVries at devries@chapman.edu.

Chapman is an exceptional education value. Explore Chapman's generous fellowships, scholarship and loan programs to help you get started today. Please contact a financial aid advisor regarding the financial aid opportunities available to you.

Fellowships are available through the Master of Arts in International Studies Program on a need and merit basis.

Chapman University is pleased to announce new fellowship funding for the M.A. International Studies program. Each fall, the program will offer four qualified applicants a half-tuition scholarship. The value of this scholarship is approximately $25,000 over the course of the two year program. All applicants will be considered for fellowship and scholarship awards.

Financial Aid Office: 714.997.6741,
gradfinaid@chapman.edu,
Financial Aid Website

The Master of Arts in International Studies program offers a 4 + 1 program option for undergraduates that enable students to begin taking M.A. coursework in their senior year and receive a Master of Arts degree within one year of finishing their undergraduate studies. The program is open to all undergraduate majors as long as they have satisfied the prerequisites for the program and meet the admissions requirements. This interdisciplinary course of study is designed to train students seeking global careers with the U.S. Foreign Service, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), the United Nations (UN), or businesses.

Admission Criteria

• Apply to the program during junior year
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.3
• Interview with the MAIS Director
• Official transcripts
• As a current Chapman student, applying to a 4+1 Integrated Masters degree program, the department has agreed to waive the recommendation letter requirement for your application. In the online application, please enter the name, email, and phone number for two faculty or staff members at Chapman who support you as a candidate for this program.
• A 1,000-word essay addressing your background and interest in the field of international studies
• Resume
• GRE scores are waived for 4+1 applicants
• Students are eligible for MAIS scholarship funds once they complete their BA degree

Sample Senior Year Topics for 4 + 1

These graduate classes double count for the MA and BA degree programs.

Fall (6 units)

• Challenges of Development
• Research Design

Spring (6 units)

• Issues in National Security
• Economic Analysis for International Studies