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POLITICAL SCIENCE

University of Kansas

Master's Degree

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Lawrence, Kansas

    Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230, Lawrence, Kansas, 66045

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingInstructingActive LearningCritical ThinkingLearning Strategies

Knowledge

English LanguageLaw and GovernmentEducation and TrainingHistory and ArcheologySociology and Anthropology

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical polit
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Computer based training softwareDevelopment environment softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareData mining software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboardsLaptop computers

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Occupations this program prepares you for

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Match confidence: medium25-1065.00Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarytitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Departmental curriculum vision and long-term instructional strategy — set and champion across undergraduate and graduate programs, aligning political science education with institutional mission and disciplinary evolution.
  • Junior faculty, lecturers, and graduate teaching assistants — mentor and develop by modeling exemplary pedagogy, providing structured observation feedback, and guiding professional development in a research university.
  • Field-defining research agendas — lead by securing grant funding, directing research teams, and publishing influential work that shapes discourse in international relations, political theory, or comparative politics.
  • Interdisciplinary academic initiatives spanning philosophy, sociology, law, and geography — coordinate and lead at the college or university level to advance integrative scholarly programs.
  • Program accreditation, external review, and curricular reform — direct at organizational scale, synthesizing faculty input, assessment data, and external benchmarks to sustain program excellence.
  • Scholarly reputation of the department — advance through keynote addresses at professional conferences, editorial roles in leading journals, and invited participation in policy advisory bodies.
  • Institutional academic governance including curriculum committees and faculty senates — lead with integrity and sound judgment, advocating for evidence-based instructional policy across the postsecondary institution.
  • Complex organizational decisions regarding hiring, tenure, and promotion — make and advise on using deep subject-matter expertise, social perceptiveness, and commitment to equity in a research department.
  • Knowledge transfer to public audiences including policymakers and civic organizations — orchestrate through university outreach, media engagement, and applied policy writing rooted in rigorous political science scholarship.
  • Next-generation pedagogical frameworks integrating emerging educational technology and data tools — envision and implement institution-wide, preparing political science programs to meet the intellectual demands of a changing global landscape.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
17%
Placement Rate
14%