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Course Requirements
CURRICULUMThe curriculum of the Hopkins Master of Arts in Government program is designed for working adult students who have specialized skills in a particular field and desire the broader perspective necessary for leadership in politics and administration. The courses are based on the latest scholarly and scientific knowledge, but emphasize the application of such knowledge to practical governmental, political, and policymaking problems of today. Classes are designed to maximize individual attention, encourage student contribution, build analytical skills, and provide the tools for engaging in original research. All of this leads to lively and stimulating seminar discussions and an enriching graduate school experience. There is an active speaker and symposia series as well, and students are required to attend two symposia per class they are enrolled in. Throughout their studies, students consider possible topics and gather relevant information and data so that early in their final semester they can complete their research and begin writing the thesis. Students take the two core courses, Government and Politics in the United States and Pre-Thesis, which introduce the basic tenets of government and politics and the methodology of social inquiry. Students continue through the program preparing for their master's thesis which is the eleventh and final course in their academic work. There are now three concentrations offered in the Government Program: The concentration in Legal Studies provides a focus in the Government program for students in areas particularly affected by law enforcement issues. The concentration in Political Communication provides students with the opportunity to study with practitioners in the field: reporters, political operatives, journalists, and campaign and news and media professionals. The concentration in Security Studies covers the fundamentals of administering and preserving American security. Course Requirements
For more information about core and elective courses, please see the Course Descriptions page. Please note that not all courses are available each semester, consult the Government Course Schedule for current course offerings. Throughout their studies, students should consider possible topics and gather relevant information and data so that early in their final semester they can complete their research and begin writing the thesis. To be acceptable, the thesis must address an important issue in contemporary government. For information on exact dates, times, locations, fees, and instructors for any term, students should consult the Advanced Academic Programs Course Schedule issued several months before each term begins. Courses are open only to students who meet enrollment requirements. CONCENTRATIONSA concentration is optional. Security Studies ConcentrationNote: All courses in the Global Security Studies and the Certificate in National Security Programs count toward the Security Studies Concentration Select 4 of the following courses:
Political Communication ConcentrationSelect 4 of the following courses:
Legal Studies ConcentrationCore Courses
Electives (Select 2)
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