Master of Arts in Political Science
Prepare for a robust career in academia and research with the Master of Arts in Political Science in °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø’s College of Liberal Arts. Students in this 30-credit master’s degree program study politics and the exercise of domestic and international power through a curriculum that delivers a broad education in the general field of political science.
In your coursework, you will gain a deep understanding of the key theoretical and methodological approaches to studying American and international politics, specifically through the lens of the following four major subfields.
- American politics, which emphasizes political behavior, economy and institutions as well as policy and urban politics.
- Comparative politics, which focuses on democratization, the role of the state in the economy and political violence.
- International relations, which applies a theoretical approach to world politics as well as the study of global security, international political economies and international organizations.
- Political theory, which delves into political questions of social and economic inequality in the late modernity period including globalization, identity politics and social movements.
The program’s research-oriented curriculum promotes collaboration and engagement, and students graduate with expertise on the government and its impact on 21st century society.Ìý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø’s are nationally recognized for their research and publications.
