Political Science

Overview

• Beyond mastering the substantive content in these fields of study and developing their own research agendas, students are expected to develop a strong understanding of the tools and approaches central to the scientific study of politics. The program requires students to complete 60 credits beyond the Bachelor of Arts or 48 credits beyond the Master of Arts. 
• The Political Science program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas seeks to prepare students for both academic and non-academic careers. The former includes academic positions at colleges and universities, and the latter includes employment with public, private, and non-profit organizations and institutions. It is expected that the students will complete the program in five to six years.

Learning Outcomes

• To prepare students for job opportunities in higher education and the private sector.

• To develop advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge in the major fields of Political Science.

• To allow students to acquire the appropriate research skills to engage in high quality original scholarship.

• To develop the ability to write competent, sophisticated research publishable in peer-reviewed outlets.