Political Science, M.S. - Generalist

For further information: PoliticalScienceGrad@southernct.edu

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Admission Requirements

The following forms and letters must be submitted to the Graduate Studies office: a completed application, official transcripts from all colleges and universities, two letters of recommendation, and a one page statement explaining the student's interest in political science. Admission decisions are made shortly after all the required materials have been submitted to the Graduate Studies office.

Program Sequence – 30 credits

As sequencing changes, it is highly recommended that students meet with their program advisor to finalize a list of requirements for graduation.  

All students are required to take the following:

PSC 501 – Research Methods in Political Science – 3 credits

Generalist 

Core Course Requirement: PSC 501 – Research Methods in Political Science – 3 credits

Elective Coursework: Any political science graduate courses – 21 credits

Any Political Science graduate course may count as an elective. Students are also encouraged to consider taking IDS 553 Grant Writing and Funding Sources (3-credits) and SWK 584 Non Profit Fiscal Management (3-credits). Up to 6 credits in other graduate programs including History, Public Health, Business, and others are possible with the approval of the graduate coordinator.

Additional Requirements/Conditions

Each student elects one of the following options:

Master's Thesis
A student must complete 24 graduate credits and PSC 585 and PSC 591

Comprehensive Examination
A student must complete 30 graduate credits and pass a comprehensive examination.

Special Project
A student must complete 30 graduate credits including PSC 600 — Independent Study in which a major paper will be completed.