Political Science, MA at George Mason University

The Master of Arts in Political Science program prepares students for advanced work in political science, teaching, and research about government; a career in government and politics; and work in domestic and international nongovernmental organizations. The program is made up of four core courses in political science and completion of either a concentration in international security or a broader field of specialization in American government and politics, international relations, or comparative politics. Students choosing a specialization have interdisciplinary opportunities to take up to 9 credits in related fields such as history or public policy.

Faculty: Schar School of Policy and Government  |  Duration: 36 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 36 credits. Curriculum courses listed include American Government and Politics; Political Theory; Comparative Politics; International Relations; The Scientific Method and Research Design; Introductory Data Analysis for Policy and Government.

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