College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Political Science MA

Student Learning Outcomes

• Understand the relevance for politics and policy-making of formal political institutions, rules, and processes in the U.S. and cross-nationally

• Understand the relevance for politics and policy-making of non-institutional aspects of politics, including the roles of class, race, gender, religion, and political beliefs in the U.S. and cross-nationally

• Understand the relevance of classical and contemporary political philosophy to the study of politics

• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of various tools of analysis, including library research, computer skills, and data analysis techniques

• Be able to think and write clearly, critically, and intelligently about topics relevant to political science and to defend claims in writing and orally at a level appropriate to a graduate degree

*Retrieved from AMS February 5, 2021. For the most up-to-date information, please contact the program.