The M.A. program prepares students for entry to law schools and doctoral programs in political science; for working with political campaigns, interest groups, non-profit organizations and policy think tanks; and for positions in local, state, and federal legislative and bureaucratic offices. A number of our graduates have gone on to attend leading law schools and graduate programs in political science, and others have secured professional positions in government public affairs and the private sector.
Political Science Graduate Degrees
Political Science Graduate Degrees
帝王会所's College of Arts & Sciences awards a Political Science Master of Arts (M.A.). Students come to the program with a variety of goals and backgrounds, but they all benefit from a rigorous and flexible course of study, an accessible faculty with diverse interests and experience, and excellent facilities for research and study.
It is a combination that allows Political Science graduate students to succeed, and they do. Each year, some of them go on to work toward a J.D. or Ph.D. at leading law and graduate schools, while others go into careers in government service, politics, journalism, communications, business, and teaching.
Popular Certificates for Political Science Graduate Students
M.A. students in Political Science have the opportunity to earn graduate certificates in a number of programs to complement their degrees.
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African Studies CertificateStudents in any graduate major can take advantage of the opportunities provided by the African Studies program and its many niche courses in specialized fields across the university.
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Southeast Asian Studies CertificateThe rich cultures, traditions, and societies of Southeast Asia are the focus of this interdisciplinary program, pursued by master's and doctoral students.
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Latin American Studies CertificateThe Graduate Certificate in Latin American Studies prepares students for jobs in government, development, and aid agencies, as well as in private and public academic institutions and organizations.
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War and Peace Studies CertificateThis program addresses the increased need for employees in security studies, especially in the post 9-11 era. The certificate is open to students from any department or school.
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Environmental Change Management & Leadership CertificateOur online Environmental Change Management & Leadership Certificate empowers graduate students with essential tools for addressing environmental issues integral to economic development, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks.
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Community Risk and Resilience CertificateIn this online Community Risk and Resilience Certificate, graduate students examine resiliency as a general concept, critically assess it as a management approach, and focus on its concrete applications.
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Planning Resilient Systems CertificateLearn about resilient agricultural and energy systems with the Planning Resilient Systems Certificate, gaining expertise in sustainability, venture proposals, and energy policies.
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Contemporary History CertificateThe Contemporary History certificate, when combined with a traditional graduate degree in political science, opens a wide range of career opportunities for students interested in the application of history to current problems.
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Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies CertificateThe interdisciplinary graduate certificate in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies introduces students to a wide range of theoretical and practical perspectives on gender and sexuality.
Careers with a Political Science Graduate Degree
Political Science Graduate Financial Aid
