This program is geared towards students who want a deep foundation in the scholarship of political science. It can be taken as a terminal degree for someone seeking a career in government, politics, law or a related field, or it can be taken as the first step to a doctorate. Unlike our professional politics and educator concentrations, this M.A. focuses more on developing a student’s independent research.The Political Science master's degree program offers a choice of four concentrations:General Political ScienceAmerican PoliticsInternational and Comparative PoliticsPublic LawStudents with an interest in quantitative methods also have the option of choosing an advanced methods track.The degree is taught primarily in person through small seminars, but students also have the option of taking some of their courses online. All courses are taught by full-time faculty and emphasize interaction among students and professors.