Political Science - Global Politics |

Overview

Global Politics is a 32-hour sequence of the master's degree in Political Science. This graduate program is designed for students interested in the increasingly interconnected politics of the modern world.

The Global Politics sequence ends in a thesis or comprehensive examination.

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Desired Learning Outcomes

Apply critical thinking to understand and evaluate political ideas, institutions and processes at the local, national, and global levels, and express that analysis both in writing and orally, using a diversity of research methodologies.
Articulate their views on a variety of political concerns in a context of respect for academic principles and tolerance for dissenting views.
Identify normative issues and make informed and well-reasoned judgments in complex environments.
Recognize and explain the dimensions of the significant events, ideas, individuals, social movements, and institutions that have shaped our world.
Formulate a critically informed position on participation and citizenship in local, national, and global communities.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to coursework requirements, graduate students in Political Science must also complete either a Master's Thesis or a series of Comprehensive Exams.

Students in the Applied Community and Economic Development Sequence must complete either a 39-hour option" (with Capstone) or a "35-hour option" (with Thesis) for graduation.