Concentration in Political Science

          "I wish I could find a program that I could complete during my free time."                    "I want a graduate education that I can readily apply to my workplace."                    "I want to enjoy my next degree and not feel pressured to compete with other students."                    "I don't have time to come to campus every week for classes, so my classes have to be designed for the distance learner."     

Students completing their MLS program in this concentration will have the following notation on their transcripts: "Liberal Studies (Social Studies)." Students may choose 18 credit hours from the following courses:

The Presidency

The Congress

American Political Parties

Constitutional Law

American Civil Liberties

International Organization in World Politics

American Foreign Policy

Problems and Issues in World Politics

Comparative Politics

History of Political Theory

Recent Political Theories

Political Behavior

American Political Thought

Policy Analysis

The Administrative Process

Public Personnel Management

Readings, internships, and the thesis-related class are also available and can be done through distance education. See also the political science courses listed in the Public Administration concentration.

Once you have been admitted to this concentration, please follow the MLS Checklist and carefully read The MLS Student Handbook.