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The master's program, housed within the social and behavioral sciences department of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, explores political systems at both domestic and global levels through three specialized tracks: World Politics, American Politics, and Law and Politics. This MA program offers a customizable curriculum, enabling students to collaborate with distinguished academics across disciplines, benefit from cross-departmental courses, and utilize the unique resources available in Washington, D.C. Our program provides comprehensive training with a strong focus on developing research methodology skills.
Graduates of our MA program advance to top-tier doctoral studies, secure roles across government agencies, private and public organizations, and global institutions. Many serve on advisory committees and pursue elected positions.