Politics and International Relations with Political Studies (B.A. from Messiah University) Public Policy and Management (M.S. from Carnegie Mellon)

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Politics program can:

1. Explain foundational content, practices and philosophical and ethical assumptions of political science.
2. Explain the empirical and normative approaches of political science inquiry.
3. Demonstrate commitment to democratic values for meaningful participation in the political process.
4. Explain the impact of global interactions and identify the significance of different cultural and political structures.
5. Demonstrate writing, information search methods, and forms of documentation appropriate to the discipline of Political Science and the procedures for pursuing research in the discipline of Political Science.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in the field of political science sufficient to pursue a career and/or continue education at the graduate level.
7. Identify options for employment, voluntary service, and/or graduate education in the field of Political Science and identify one’s sense of vocation in this field.
8. Articulate how faith connects to the field of Political Science and to potential career options in the field of Political Science.

Program Overview

Qualified students interested in pursuing graduate school in public policy are eligible to participate in an accelerated 3+2 program in conjunction with Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz School of Public Policy and Management. Students participating in this program complete three years of academic work at Messiah University followed by two years of graduate work at the Heinz School. At the end of the five year program the student receives a B.A. in Politics from Messiah University and a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. Students applying to this program must be approved by the Messiah program coordinator and meet all Carnegie Mellon Heinz School admission requirements. The submission of a five to seven page faith-politics integration paper under the direction of the Program Coordinator will be required for admission into the Public Policy and Management program.

Major Requirements

Messiah University course requirements (3 years)

Carnegie Mellon University course requirements (2 years)

Note: The submission of a 5-7 page faith-politics integration paper under the direction of the Program Coordinator will be required for admission into the Public Policy and Management program. Students are strongly encouraged to take STAT 269 to prepare for the rigor of this program.

QuEST Requirements