Students in the MS in Political Science develop a competency in one of the fields of Comparative Politics and International Relations; Political Institutions and American Politics. They will also demonstrate the ability to apply political science theories and concepts to the study of citizenship, governance and politics. They develop competency in analysis, evaluation, and research design relevant to political science research and analysis. Graduates will acquire the following skills:

• basic data analytic skills
• critical thinking
• advanced written communication skills