Accelerated BA/MA Program in Political Science

University of Houston

This program allows outstanding undergraduates interested in Political Science to complete their B.A. and M.A. at UH in five years. This program saves students a year of time and tuition, and gives them a graduate degree that can help them be more competitive in the job market and on their applications to grad school and law school.The political science program focuses on the study of theories of government, government processes, and political forces that contribute to the formation, evolution, and operation of government.Students are offered a wide range of courses in several areas including political theory, comparative politics, international politics, American government, public law, public administration, and methodology. These areas draw on the related disciplines of economics, history, and sociology. The study of political science assists students to develop reasoning and analytical skills and in building competence in oral and written expression. Students are also given the opportunity to learn research and methodology procedures, and are encouraged to become familiar with statistical analysis and use of the computer.

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences