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MA Graduate Director:

Dr. Donna Lybecker
Graveley Hall, North Wing, 307
Postal Box 8073, Pocatello, ID 83209
Phone: 208-282-3331
Email: donnalybecker@isu.edu

The department works to assist students in developing a curriculum that reflects their individual needs. The program phone number is (208) 282-2211, Stop 8073.

For information about the MA program, contact director Dr. Donna L. Lybecker.

Uncover essential insights into the workings of societies and governments in the 21st century 

The Master of Arts (M.A.) program emphasizes general preparation in political science and research to prepare students for future graduate study and/or work with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, consulting firms, public relations, journalism, among others. Thesis and non-thesis options are available. 

 

Provides essential skills to open doors for jobs in public and private sectors

 

 

Experiences to better understand the citizen-state relationship

 

 

Independent research prepares students for academic and applied work

 

 

Distance learning options with experienced faculty

 

Master of Arts in Political Science

Areas of emphasis in the M.A. program include the fields of

  • Public Administration
  • Comparative Politics and International Relations
  • American Government and political behavior
  • Public Law
  • Political Theory

M.A. students focus on two of these areas of emphasis and either write a thesis or present themselves for comprehensive examinations.

 

Please review the complete program description of the Master of Arts in Political Science at Idaho State University and the M.A. Graduate Program Handbook.

Please visit the political science section of the Idaho State graduate catalog for more specific information on teachers, classes, and program requirements.