Political Science, MA

Political Science, MA

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to students who have completed a four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and who fulfill the admission requirements of the Graduate School. Two letters of recommendation  and a personal statement outlining the expected fit between the student’s skills and objectives and the department’s programs and resources are required.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Students may also work toward certificates in Applied Politics in conjunction with their graduate studies in Political Science.

Political Science - Intelligence and National Security Studies Track

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to students who have completed a four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and who fulfill the admission requirements of the Graduate School. Two letters of recommendation  and a personal statement outlining the expected fit between the student’s skills and objectives and the department’s programs and resources are required.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Degree Requirements

Political Science - Intelligence and National Security Studies Track

Degree Requirements

Complete 30 credits of graduate work as follows

Additionally, the following non-credit Milestones need to be completed by the end of the program:

Capstone Intelligence Assessment

Capstone Intelligence Assessment Defense

Political Science 

30 credits total graduate-level courses required for the MA

Required courses (6 credits):

Additional Elective Graduate Credits (24 credits, 500 or 600-level)

Non-course track requirements:

• Complete an Essay of Distinction
• Pass a written comprehensive Comprehensive Exam