The Master of Arts in Political Science at Ohio State University provides advanced training in political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and public policy. Designed for students pursuing government service, non-governmental organizations, or doctoral research, this program combines methodological rigor with an understanding of political institutions and behavior. Faculty support research on democracy, authoritarianism, public opinion, conflict resolution, and global governance. Students develop data analysis skills and engage in applied policy work that reflects real-world complexity.
Evaluating electoral integrity in emerging democracies using global governance indicators
Analyzing authoritarian resilience through social media censorship and propaganda tools
Voter suppression tactics and their legal implications across U.S. states
Game-theoretic models of international conflict escalation and de-escalation
The political economy of climate change mitigation in developed vs. developing nations
Trends in populist rhetoric across transatlantic political campaigns
The influence of lobbying on environmental regulation policy outcomes
Measuring civic engagement in urban areas using public participation datasets
The role of identity politics in shaping legislative outcomes
Policy diffusion theory and state-level gun control legislation
Comparative study of refugee policies in the EU and North America
Digital authoritarianism: a comparative analysis of surveillance technologies
Crisis diplomacy and the evolution of multilateral institutions post-COVID-19
The relationship between nationalism and regional separatist movements
Empirical analysis of campaign finance transparency laws
Public opinion polarization and the effects of media echo chambers
United Nations Security Council reform debates and institutional inertia
The role of military aid in conflict zones: ethics and effectiveness
Public trust in democratic institutions: a longitudinal study
Civil society resilience in fragile states: a case study approach
Shape policy and political thought with Ohio State’s comprehensive Political Science MA.
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