Political Science (M.A.)

With an M.A. degree in political science, you’ll gain the critical thinking skills necessary to analyze and evaluate the workings of government, politics and public policy in today’s world. Focus on American, comparative or international politics, or tailor your program to meet your needs. Our faculty comprise a wide range of expertise including U.S. elections, environmental politics, international organizations, food and wine politics, democratization, social movements and identity politics. You’ll learn howto design academically rigorous projects, how to research and gather data, and how to analyze data with both qualitative and quantitative methods. Our students are well-prepared for professional careers or advanced studies.

Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.Letters of recommendation: 3 requiredRecommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.Personal Statement/Essay QuestionsPrepare a brief but careful statement regarding:Reasons you wish to do graduate work in this field, including your immediate and long-range objectives.Your specific research or professional interest and experiences in this field.