MA Political Science
Course Overview
This Master of Arts in Political Science offers both a traditional academic track and an alternative pathway focused on public, non-profit, and community leadership. The program provides rigorous training in core disciplines like American politics, international relations, and public policy, while also offering specialized study in areas such as human rights, gender politics, and social economy innovations. Graduates are prepared for advanced PhD study or impactful careers in government, community organizing, NGOs, and political analysis.
Key Program Highlights
- Choose between a traditional on-campus track or an alternative Public Leadership track with off-campus, weekend classes
- Develop expertise in major fields like American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory
- Gain practical, community-engaged experience through collaborations with local government, advocacy groups, and labor organizations across Colorado
- Pursue specialized certificates in Public, Non-Profit & Community Leadership or Labor Leadership without a full Master's degree
- Prepare for diverse careers in government, elected office, community development, NGOs, or further academic research
Course Overview
This Master of Arts in Political Science offers both a traditional academic track and an alternative pathway focused on public, non-profit, and community leadership. The program provides rigorous training in core disciplines like American politics, international relations, and public policy, while also offering specialized study in areas such as human rights, gender politics, and social economy innovations. Graduates are prepared for advanced PhD study or impactful careers in government, community organizing, NGOs, and political analysis.
Key Program Highlights
- Choose between a traditional on-campus track or an alternative Public Leadership track with off-campus, weekend classes
- Develop expertise in major fields like American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory
- Gain practical, community-engaged experience through collaborations with local government, advocacy groups, and labor organizations across Colorado
- Pursue specialized certificates in Public, Non-Profit & Community Leadership or Labor Leadership without a full Master's degree
- Prepare for diverse careers in government, elected office, community development, NGOs, or further academic research
