Master's Program
The Master’s Program in Political Science at jmcomicÂţ», Northridge offers a wide range of graduate seminars in American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. It also offers graduate seminars in Methodology and Political Theory. In addition, students may take up to six units of undergraduate 400-level courses in a broad array of areas including Public Policy and Administration and Public Law (see below “Degree Requirements” and “Courses Acceptable for the Master’s Degree”).
The program requires completion of 33 units, consisting of 30 units of coursework and 3 units of the culminating experience. All graduate seminars are offered in the evenings so the program is suitable for working professionals. Students may enroll on either a part-time or full-time basis.
The program is designed to prepare students for a number of career paths, as well as for further graduate study. Graduates of the program have pursued careers in government and non-governmental organizations, taught in community college or high schools, served as campaign managers, worked in the media, or continued to Ph.D. study at other institutions.
Links for Students Currently in the Program
- Graduate Culminating Project
Degree Requirements (33 units)
The 300-level courses in Political Science do not carry credit for the master’s degree in Political Science.
All 500-level graduate seminars in Political Science carry credit for the master’s degree.
Total Units Required for the M.A. Degree: 33
Contact Us with Questions
Dr. Jason MoròÔ, Graduate Adviser
jmcomicÂţ», Northridge
Department of Political Science, Room 210 Sierra Hall
18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8254
Email: jason.morin@csun.edu (subject line: graduate application)