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The Department’s masters program has three separate concentrations: political science, international affairs, and urban politics and administration. Each concentration, described below, develops programs of study that are tailored to each student’s interests and provides strong academic and professional preparation for careers in political affairs, from the local to the international level. Political Science: The political science concentration combines the theories and methodologies of political science with the opportunity to specialize in one of four fields: international relations, comparative politics, political theory, or American politics. It provides a solid foundation in the field of political science while also allowing for a focus in a particular area of the discipline. International Affairs: The International Affairs concentration prepares students for professional and academic careers in international affairs by combining a rigorous academic program with professional experience. Along with its courses, which range from broad overviews to seminars on each world region, the concentration’s emphasis on independent studies allows for the types of close faculty collaboration that turn interests into concrete career goals. Students in both the Like the Political Science and International Affairs concentrations, in addition, can publish their work in the department’s Political Science Journal, work at internships with international organizations, study and work abroad for credits, and participate in campus events through the Political Science society and other student groups. For information on these programs, please visit the Brooklyn College MA in Political Science blog. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE OR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FOR SPRING 2012 DUE TO OVERENROLLMENT Urban Politics and Administration: Housed at 25 Broadway in Manhattan, this program focuses on policy analysis, organizational theory, and the application of statistical concepts applied to administrative and management abilities. Courses are taught by an experienced faculty with a broad range of contacts with government agencies, community-based organizations and labor institutions. The program provides theoretical and practical understanding of the criminal justice system, labor organizations, racial and ethnic politics, public policy processes, and New York City government. Internships are available. Graduates find professional opportunities in city, state, and federal government agencies; not-for-profit and community-based organizations; unions; foundations; and hospitals. Alumni have also pursued careers in electoral politics. Others have continued their studies in doctoral and law degree programs. For information, please visit the Center for Worker Education website or call 212.966.4014.
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The Political Science Department at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) offers a dynamic graduate program that brings together a renowned faculty with an international student body and taps into the unparalleled resources of New York City as a world capital.
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