Political Science, MA

The Master of Arts degree in Political Science serves the needs of students who are interested in teaching and research at the college level, who are preparing for political or administrative careers in public or governmental service, who are preparing for careers in secondary education, who are preparing for continued graduate studies, and who, as citizens, simply want to know more about public affairs.

Graduate students explore topics such as the variables that have the highest impact on voter turn-out; the effect of term limits and whether or not they produce a more diverse group of political leaders; if sanctions are an effective tool in foreign policy; how political affiliation influences social behaviors during a pandemic and much more. Students have multiple opportunities to conduct research in areas such as political theory, public administration, public policy, and institutional authority within local, state, national, and international communities.

MA Political Science Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

• Graduate students in Political Science will demonstrate the ability to analyze significant theoretical approaches of political science.
• Graduate students in Political Science will demonstrate the ability to evaluate domestic and international political processes.
• Graduate students in Political Science will demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate statistical tools for quantitative analysis.