Studying political history gives students the tools to research and understand current world issues through a historical lens. With a background in the development of democracy and civil society, students are able to approach political problems with a thorough understanding of their historical roots.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.