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Masters Degree Programs
Master of Arts Degree in Political Science (M.A.)
The Master of Arts program is designed for students who wish to continue their education in Political Science. M.A. students concentrate in American Government and Politics, Comparative and World Politics, Political Theory, Public Policy or Urban Politics, preparing for a career in government, education, or in many other fields. Many, but not all, students go on to earn a doctorate upon completion of the M.A. The degree requires a minimum of 33 credit hours, a thesis or essay, and successful completion of a comprehensive examination in the major field. For additional information, consult Graduate Programs.
Master of Arts in Public Administration (M.P.A.)
The Master of Arts program is designed for students who wish to continue their education in Political Science. M.A. students concentrate in American Government and Politics, Comparative and World Politics, Political Theory, Public Policy or Urban Politics, preparing for a career in government, education, or in many other fields. Many, but not all, students go on to earn a doctorate upon completion of the M.A. The degree requires a minimum of 33 credit hours, a thesis or essay, and successful completion of a comprehensive examination in the major field. For additional information, consult Graduate Programs.
The M.P.A. program places graduates in all levels of government, business, and in the nonprofit sector. Concentration areas include: Aging Policy, Criminal Justice Policy, Health Services Policy, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Nonprofit Management, Organization Behavior, Public Budgeting and Finance, Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation, Social Welfare Policy, Urban Policy. Students earn 39 credit hours, complete an internship, and successfully pass comprehensive exams.
Master of Arts/Juris Doctor (M.A./J.D.)
The Department of Political Science in cooperation with the
W.S.U
Law
School offers a joint degree program leading to a Master of Arts degree in political science with a concentration in Law and Public Policy and a Juris Doctor degree from the
W.S.U.
School of Law. Students must be admitted to both programs although not necessarily simultaneously and may begin study in either program. However, upon admission to the law school, the student must complete the first year before taking any other courses.
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