courses
The program, which will normally require two years for completion, consists of 12 courses (36 semester hours) offered primarily by the Department of Political Science. Three additional hours must be earned through an approved internship with a public or private agency or an election campaign, and students also must pass a comprehensive written examination covering the various subjects related to political campaigning. There is no language requirement or thesis. Those who successfully complete the program will receive an M.A. in Political Science, with a certificate attesting to their specialization in the field of Political Campaigning.
Requirements
- POS6274 Conduct of Inquiry
- STA6126 Statistical Methods in
Social Research
- POS6207 Political Behavior
- POS6274 Political Campaigning
- POS6278 Advanced Campaign Strategy
- POS6757 Survey Research
- POS6453 Political Parties and
Interest Groups
- PAD6946 Internship
Electives
- POS6933 Lobbying
- POS6271 Campaign Communication
- POS6209 Political Psychology
- POS6272 Political Participation
- POS6127 State Government and Politics
- POS6045 Seminar in American Politics
- POS6408 American Political Development
- POS6279 Direct Democracy
- POS6458 Campaign Finance
- POS6291 Religion and Politics
- POS6427 Legislative Politics
- POS6208 Empirical Political Research
- PUP6314 Race, Gender, and Politics
- PAD6434 Leadership and Ethics
- MMC6405 Mass Communication and Public Opinion
- MMC6618 Political Communication
Additional courses in Political Science, Journalism and Communications, or other departments may be appropriate in some instances. However, students should always consult with the Graduate Coordinator before enrolling in any class.
Apart from their formal class work, students participate in periodic workshops where they are able to network with consultants, government officials, and members of the press and discuss strategy, new developments in campaign technology, and other issues of importance.
