Northeastern Illinois University

M.A. in Political Science

Areas of political science in which courses are offered include:

• American Politics and Public Affairs
• International Relations and Comparative Politics
• Political Theory

Within each area, major themes are explored, such as public policy and administration, political values and change, elite-mass relationships, and political parties and groups.

Program Benefits

This program instills the ability to understand the workings of politics and the way it impacts the lives of all of us. This program helps students develop skills of understanding and analysis, and builds competence in oral and written expression.