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Graduate Program

Degree Requirements

The Master of Arts in Political Science degree in Political Science at the University of Texas at Tyler is designed for students and scholars who not only want to understand the complexities of the modern world, but to act in it as well.  The Master of Arts in Political Science introduces the motivated student to the academic study of politics and political processes through preparation in four areas:  American politics; comparative politics; international relations; and political theory.
 
A rigorous course of study prepares the student for a variety of career options including: (1) matriculation into doctoral programs in political science; (2) taking on teaching responsibilities at the junior college level; and/or (3) training in competencies for private or public sector employment.  Whether you are planning a career in teaching, research, law, public service, or in the private sector, the master鈥檚 degree provides much more than mere information about political interchange; it also develops the critically important speaking, writing, and analytical skills so valued by professional schools and employers. 

Master of Arts in Political Science

Five core seminars (15 hrs)

• Seminar in Scope and Methods
• Seminar in American Government
• Seminar in Political Theory
• Seminar in Comparative Politics
• Seminar in International Relations

Approved Electives (21 hrs)

Graduate Capstone Project:

Under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty, the student will develop and produce a comprehensive research project as the concluding requirement for the Master of Arts degree in Political Science. The project may take the form of a research essay or other artifact, subject to approval by the graduate faculty, which will then be presented either before the departmental faculty or in another approved professional setting, like an academic conference.