Learn your way
The Political Science Master’s program is designed to fit the needs of multiple types of students. With an accelerated degree option, save time and money by completing graduate credits at the same time as an undergraduate degree. Even the traditional program can be completed in a year and a summer instead of two years. Graduates of the program have gone on to lead exciting careers as Analysts, Project Managers, Fundraisers and Prospect Research Coordinators.
Resources for students
Nico Diaz ’18
Current profession:Â Academic Advisor/Instructor
How has your Political Science degree helped you in your career goals?
The program offered me the opportunity to hone practical skills I deemed valuable, such as data collection and evaluation, written communication, and analysis of written work. It also provided me the opportunity to develop original research under the tutelage of great instructors. The experience allowed me to consider potential PhD programs as well, helping me decide whether to pursue such path in the future.
Katie Kelshaw ’20
Current profession:
Team member at Hands4Uganda, a non-profit that provides education to students in Mbiko, Uganda.
How has your Political Science degree helped you in your career goals?
My Political Science degree helped me narrow down exactly what my career goals are from the broader context of international relations and development work, then gave me the resources to pursue those goals.
Matthew Reiber ’19
Current profession:
Currently a Budget Analyst for the Governor at the Division of Financial Management
How has your Political Science degree helped you in your career goals?
For me, the MA POLS program introduced me to a side of learning that I had not experienced before, one that fostered a true desire to learn more and explore new topics on my own to better myself as an individual. It gave me an edge in my career by setting me apart from other college students working in politics and attracting the attention of possible employers. These two things combined set me up to be a successful employee as I am always trying to learn more and can show that I am a critically thinking and well rounded individual, both through my degree and what I have learned on my own.