Bachelor of Arts and MA in Political Science in Denver United States | University of Colorado Denver

The 4+1 accelerated Master's program in Political Science enables students to earn both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in just five years. Participants follow the standard undergraduate Political Science curriculum while collaborating with faculty advisors to incorporate graduate-level courses during their final undergraduate years. A maximum of 15 credits can count toward both degrees. Students typically declare their intent to join this program during junior or senior year, applying to the graduate program in their final undergraduate year. Admission criteria may vary from the conventional two-year MA program, requiring close coordination with advisors and the graduate program director to ensure efficient degree completion with just one additional year of study after earning the bachelor's degree.
Political science examines power dynamics, governance, and societal welfare across different cultures and institutions. The discipline investigates power structures, their origins, applications, and impacts on public welfare, while also considering diverse definitions of the common good. Incorporating insights from psychology, philosophy, economics, sociology, and literature, political science bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications, exploring connections between political ideology and individual behavior.