政治学文学硕士-政治理论[非论题]

专修课程是为对政治理论和哲学以及政治思想与政治实践之间的关系感兴趣的学生而设计的。本课程也为正在考虑在休斯敦大学或其他地方攻读政治理论博士学位的学生，或者对发展对政治实践基础理论和哲学的深入了解感兴趣的学生，提供了很好的准备。硕士的候选人可以选择论文选题（需要30个小时的研究生课程工作加上论文），也可以选择非论文选题（需要33个小时的研究生时间和一份书目论文）。MA计划通常需要两年才能完成。
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. <br> <br>The Concentration is designed for students with an interest in political theory and philosophy, and in the relationship between political ideas and political practice. This track also offers excellent preparation for students who are considering pursuing doctoral studies in political theory at the University of Houston or elsewhere, or who have an interest in developing a deep understanding of the theory and philosophies underlying political practice.