graduate program

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The M.S. in Political Science is an "18/18" program that offers a broad foundation in Political Science.  Students take seminars in American politics, global politics, political theory, and research methods.  The program offers thesis and non-thesis options.  Either generally takes two-years to complete.  Students may be admitted for the Fall or Spring semesters. Once admitted they become part of a cohort that take required seminars together on Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. 

The 18/18 program offers the maximum possible flexibility for students to tailor an area of specialization.  Our program encourages students to create a program of study that pursues interests in other disciplines such as communications, criminal justice, economics, geography, history, public administration, social work, sociology, teacher education, and urban studies.  Students may even mold programs of study to thematic interests such as democracy, diversity, globalization, homeland security, or informational organization by selecting elective classes with similar themes from different disciplines.

 

Dr. Randall Adkins is the Graduate Program Chair.

 

Click here to download the departmental Program of Study Form.
Click here to download the "Guide to Graduate Admission and Degree Requirements."


The Political Science faculty are among the recipients of the University’s highest awards for teaching.  They are also among the nation’s leaders in their research specializations; their work is published by the best academic presses or top-tier journals in the field.  Many of our faculty are also responsible for administering major nationally competitive grants and federal earmarks.

Graduate Minor in Political Science
The  Department of Political  Science offers a graduate minor to students pursuing graduate degrees in other programs at the University of Nebraska.  

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- MS Degree Admissions Requirements
- MS Degree Requirements
- Graduate Minor Requirements

 

Dr. Jody Neathery-Castro congratulates Mamadou Faye for earning his
Master's Degree in Political Science, May 2006.