Master of Arts in Political Science - American Politics

This track provides you with a practical education on the functioning of American governmental systems. It is recommended if you're interested in a career in any facet of public employment or with non-governmental organizations that interface with government.In this track, you get to choose:Three courses in institutions, political processes and lobbying, and state and local politics.Sample subjects: American political development; chief executive office; federalism; women and politics; government and mass media; community politics.Two political science or public administration and policy courses.Sample subjects: constitutional law, founding of the American national government; citizen participation; urban community development; U.S. housing policy; inequality and public policy; politics of environmental regulation.