国际和比较政治文学硕士

国际和比较政治文学硕士课程为打算继续攻读博士学位的学生做好准备。国际关系，比较政治或相关领域的程序。该计划还为在公共部门或私营部门工作的人员提供继续的国际教育机会。研究生研讨会，海外教育和实习机会使学生能够探索其领域的奖学金及其应用。学生可以从三个专业领域中进行选择：地区研究，和平与安全研究或国际组织。要求学生完成或证明其在定量研究方法或现代外语方面的熟练程度。该学位以传统论文或与计划顾问委员会协商开发的项目为最终结果。该计划提供公共管理硕士双学位的选择。（打算攻读双学位的学生必须分别申请两个学位课程。）
The Master of Arts in International and Comparative Politics prepares students who intend to continue their education in a Ph.D. program in international relations, comparative politics, or a related field. The program also provides continuing international education opportunities for those working in the public or private sector. Graduate seminars, education abroad, and practicum opportunities enable students to explore the scholarship in their field and its applications. Students may select from among five specialized Major Fields: Area Studies, Peace and Security Studies, Intelligence Studies, Global Gender Studies, or International Organizations. Students are required to complete or demonstrate proficiency either in quantitative research methods or modern foreign language. How many hours in the major elective coursework depends on which track the student chooses: Research or Exam. On the Research Track, students will choose between a (1) traditional thesis or (2) a project developed in consultation with a committee of program advisors. Those on the Exam track will take a general examination over one's core, methods and major area of study. The program offers a dual degree option with the Master of Public Administration. (Students intending to pursue the dual degree must apply separately to both degree programs.)