Master of Liberal Arts Political Science

The Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) in Political Science gives instruction for literary scholarship and for participation in academic discussions of issues in Political Science. Students develop political science skills and understanding through core liberal arts courses, advanced political science area courses, and interdisciplinary electives.

The degree requires 33 credit hours of coursework and a capstone project for degree completion. An oral presentation of the capstone is required for progression to degree completion. Students complete at least 27 credit hours of graduate instruction in residence at Alcorn State University, earn no more than two Cs in coursework, and write and defend an acceptable capstone orally.

Modules

• ILA 500 Introduction to Liberal Arts
• ILA 501 Research in the Liberal Arts
• GT 501 Advanced Constitutional Law
• GT 502 Advanced Judicial Process and Policy
• GT 503 Advanced Public Administration Analysis
• GT 504 Advanced International Relations Studies
• GT 505 Advanced International Law
• GT 506 Advanced Public Policy
• CJ 505 Advanced Corrections
• CJ 507 Advanced Budgeting & Financial Management
• HI 505 Advanced African American Internationalism
• ILA 599 Capstone Project

Students applying for entrance to the Master of Liberal Arts in Political Science are required to submit an application for admission. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 at the undergraduate level is required. Applicants must submit a resume, two letters of recommendation from references sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies, and an official transcript from an accredited school (with transcripts from all schools attended if applicable). At least one transcript must document the student has a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Applicants must submit an Immunization Record. Decisions are made only after receipt of all credentials by the department’s admission committee, using an admission formula.