MS New Directions in Public, Non-Profit and Community Leadership, Political Science

Political science is the study of people, power and the public good. Looking at a variety of societies, institutions and interpersonal situations, the discipline asks who has power, where this power comes from, how it is used, how it promotes or impairs the public good and how the public good is defined. Political science draws from other fields, such as psychology, philosophy, economics, sociology and world literature. Finally, it explores the relationship between idealism and realism, between theory and practice, between political thought and personal action.

Opportunities for students with a degree in political science include careers in business, teaching, journalism, community organizing and government service. A political science degree also serves as good preparation for professional training in law and public administration. Students’ internship experiences increase their job opportunities. Students with an MA in political science may find careers in such areas as business, government research and administration and teaching at the community-college level. The CU Denver Political Science Master's Program provides many opportunities for professional development through political internships, for community-based learning through a focused community organizing and development curriculum (including many teaching, research and service partnerships with local community organizations), and for international engagement through a robust international politics curriculum, study abroad opportunities, and partnerships with international organizations.