MA in Political Science [Non Thesis] in Houston United States | University of Houston

The department provides graduate programs culminating in a Master of Arts in political science or public administration. Additional details about the public administration MA can be found in the corresponding program section of this catalog. Political science courses encompass these key areas: American government, policy studies, administrative processes, constitutional law, political philosophy, research methodologies, and international political systems. MA candidates can choose between a thesis track (30 course credits plus thesis) or a non-thesis alternative (33 credits with a comprehensive literature review). Typically, students complete the MA program within two years.