MA in Political Science - Political Analysis [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.

This program track caters to dedicated students seeking practical political analysis competencies valuable for careers in research, legal analysis, and policy evaluation. It also serves as strong preparation for doctoral studies in political science, whether at the University of Houston or other institutions. Participants develop foundational quantitative analysis abilities before focusing on specialized areas like statistical methods, policy formulation, or survey research.