Master of Arts in Political Science (Thesis)

Texas State University

The program prepares students for careers in professional political science while providing a traditional liberal arts education. Graduate students find exceptional resources at their fingertips. With a large full-time faculty, students have the opportunity for a close intellectual exchange with professors. Texas State is also a depository for federal and state government documents as well as a member of the Council of Research and Academic Libraries.As a liberal arts program, the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Science is dedicated to developing analytical skills and promoting critical thinking. Students are encouraged to reflect not simply on career goals, but also on what type of person they wish to become and on the rights and duties of citizens. The program encourages students to actively employ their analytical skills by engaging in internships with various federal, state, local or nonprofit community agencies.