{"id":309558,"description_type":{"id":4,"name":"Source Catalog Description"},"description":"<p>The Master of Arts in Political Science program prepares students to enter positions in government and the private sector, advance their professional careers in a variety of fields including consultation, defense, environment, and philanthropy, and pursue more advanced graduate degrees such as a PhD in which the analytical ability to comprehend, influence, and respond to policies and initiatives is critical . The program also provides a well-rounded substantive curriculum for secondary school teachers seeking higher degrees and for teachers in community colleges. As such, the Master of Arts in Political Science program is designed to accommodate a range of professional and intellectual needs.</p> <p>A Program of Study in the Master of Arts in Political Science consists of the following coursework. Students have the option of completing a thesis with 27 hours of coursework or choosing the nonthesis option with 33 hours of coursework.</p> <p><strong>Total Credit Hours Required: 33 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree</strong></p> <div> <div> </div> </div>","primary":false,"program":1438}