The graduate program includes a Master of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Science degree in Public Administration.
Political science is both a science and an art.
It is the art of governing, but it has also taken on many of the characteristics of a science in the last three decades. Political scientists conduct research about political parties, interest groups, public opinion, voting, and judicial, legislative, and administrative behavior. They also study the impact of public policy and the implications of political institutions and behavior. Cal State L.A. students interested in computers and politics will find several courses in data analysis and the applications of computers in government. The department's computer lab has an extensive set of data available for classes and research topics, enabling students to become as computer literate as they desire.