The Best Master’s Degrees for Political Science Majors
Political science is more than just a “pre-law” degree
Key Highlights
- Overview of the best master’s degrees for political science majors, emphasizing career pathways beyond traditional pre-law tracks
- Political science skills—research, policy analysis, debate, critical thinking, systems understanding—align with multiple graduate programs at Sacred Heart University
- Featured graduate programs:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA): Leadership, strategic planning, analytics, policy-aware decision-making, consulting
- MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology: Workplace culture, team dynamics, organizational behavior, equity and engagement
- Master of Social Work (MSW): Social justice, human rights advocacy, community practice, policy reform and systems-level change
- MA in Journalism & Media Production: Political reporting, accountability journalism, multimedia storytelling, broadcasting and civic communication
- SHU graduate programs prepare students for advocacy, diplomacy, public service, organizational leadership, media and global NGO work
A political science degree gives you a deep understanding of systems, power, policy and people. Whether you’re interested in advocacy, diplomacy, media or public service, graduate school can help turn your academic foundation into a fulfilling career.
At Sacred Heart University, several graduate programs align perfectly with your skills in research, debate and strategic thinking. Here are some standout options.
Turn your understanding of systems, policy and people into an epic career Become the leader you know you can be
Apply TodayMaster of Business Administration (MBA)
Seeking leadership roles in business, policy or consulting? Want to move into strategic planning or organizational management? Sacred Heart’s MBA offers tools in finance, analytics, leadership and operations—all valuable whether you’re working for a business, a campaign or a global NGO.
Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Turn your understanding of power systems, influence and group behavior into a master’s degree in I/O psychology. Learn how to shape culture, manage teams and promote well-being. Gain inside knowledge of how individuals and teams function in the workplace and learn how to design systems that promote productivity, equity and engagement.
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Political science is about systems, justice and how institutions affect people. Social work is about changing those systems from the ground up—whether through clinical practice, community organizing or policy reform. If your political science studies sparked a passion for social justice, human rights or underserved populations, an MSW can turn that passion into a profession.
Master of Arts in Journalism & Media Production
You’ve spent your undergrad years analyzing power, government and policy—now imagine using that knowledge to inform the public, hold institutions accountable or cover the political beat. A master’s in journalism & media production gives you the skills to do just that through writing, broadcasting, podcasting or video journalism. Here are the top 10 careers you can pursue with this master’s degree.
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Learn more about Sacred Heart’s graduate programs by reaching out to SHU’s graduate admissions counselors or by calling 203-365-7619. If you are an international student interested in learning more about our graduate programs, you can reach out to our international graduate admissions team.
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