Master of Arts in Political Science - Political Analysis [Thesis]

The department offers programs of study leading to the Master of Arts degree in political science and the Master of Arts degree in public administration. For more information about the Master of Arts degree in public administration, refer to the public administration program in this section of the catalog. Course offerings in political science cover the following general topics: American politics, public policy, public administration, public law, political theory, research methods, and comparative politics.This Concentration is designed for well-prepared and motivated students wishing to acquire political analysis skills that are highly useful outside academia in opinion and market research, legal research, and policy analysis. This track also offers excellent preparation for students who are considering pursuing doctoral studies in political science at the University of Houston or elsewhere. Students acquire basic quantitative analysis skills and then specialize in quantitative analysis, public policy, or public opinion.

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, at least a 3.00 grade point average (A=4.00) in the most recent 60 term hours of undergraduate or graduate courses and have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).