政治学文学硕士

攻读政治学硕士学位的原因与我们的学生一样多。有些人希望继续接受正规教育，以进一步了解政治，同时继续他们目前的职业。其他人则想在中学或社区大学级别任教，或者继续攻读博士学位并在大学级别任教或进行研究。许多学生使用硕士学位获得各级政府职位或从事政治顾问或民选官员的职业。其他学生希望在申请法学院之前攻读研究生学位。
The Master of Arts in Political Science enlarges and deepens the competence of political science students. It is especially designed for the professional improvement and advancement of high school and community college teachers, government employees and military personnel. It further prepares students for entering a doctoral program in political science or law school. The program also provides training and preparation for journalists, special librarians and research staffers and for all people active in civic affairs and political life. The Master of Arts in Political Science provides students with an in-depth understanding of the roles of institutional and non-institutional actors in politics and policy-making, both in the United States and cross-nationally. Specifically, the curriculum provides: opportunities for students to develop an understanding of and the ability to apply theories and methods of studying politics, experience in the use of various tools of analysis, including research and data analysis techniques, and the ability to communicate clearly, critically and intelligently about politics. A masters in political science prepares students for doctoral programs, law school, government employment on the local, state and national levels, foreign service, teaching at the introductory post-secondary level, business, journalism or leadership in civic and political activities.