Political Science MA

The Department of Political Science is home to a dynamic faculty, devoted to studying political phenomena at all levels of interest to our graduate students, including local, state, national, and international issues. Our program is oriented to the scientific study of politics of all types. Whether our graduate students seek to study international relations, American politics, public law or foreign political systems, UB’s Department of Political Science is committed to satisfying student interests in each of these areas.

Required Core (6 credits)

Select 2 from:

PSC 500SEM - Introduction to Political Inquiry Credits: 3
PSC 508SEM - Basic Statistics for Social Sciences Credits: 3
PSC 531SEM - Intermed Stats for Soc Sc Credits: 3
PSC 533SEM - Formal Political Theory Credits: 3

Field Core (6 credits)

Select 2 from:

PSC 503SEM - Comparative Politics Credits: 3
PSC 504SEM - International Politics Credits: 3
PSC 505SEM - American Politics Credits: 3
PSC 561SEM - Constitutional Law Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (18 credits)

Electives (12-18 credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

Select from:

Any Political Science (PSC) 500, 600 or 700-level course
up to 9 cr of coursework from outside departments, with DGS approval.
Limit of up to 6 credits of PSC 670 TUT: Independent Study.

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project, Portfolio or Thesis (0-6 credits)

PSC 700TUT - MA Culminating Experience Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 to 4 Years

Application Fee

$75

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.