Department of Political Science — Master of Arts in Political Science

MISSION STATEMENT

The central mission of the MA in Political Science program is to provide students with the essential background and skills necessary to pursue a variety of occupations and interests, including politics, government, and law.

The M.A. in Political Science degree program comprises a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of occupations, including journalism, public service, non-profit sector positions, teaching careers, and preparation for advanced graduate study in law and/or doctoral work in Political Science. The program is designed to develop students' analytical skills and to deepen their substantive knowledge in political science by selecting major and minor concentrations from courses offered in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Public
Administration.