Bachelor of Arts – Master of Arts (Political Science) Honors Program

Introduction

The BA-MA Honors (Political Science) program, adopted in 1987 and implemented in 1990 is designed to develop and strengthen the training of competent political scientists. It is a five-year honors program that combines Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees that are offered by the department. It is designed to develop and strengthen the training of competent political scientists in the substantive fields of Political Science through the development of their research skills.

Program Outcomes

The BA-MA (Honors) Political Science Program Outcomes consist of the following:

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the breadth of seminal theories in the different areas of Political Science;
2. Design, develop, and implement research using a variety of applicable methods to analyze historical and contemporary political issues in local, national, regional and global concerns;
3. Communicate advanced knowledge in Political Science to various publics and audiences; and
4. Commit to critical thinking, scholarly excellence, and ethical conduct in teaching, research, and public service.

BA-MA Program Coordinators