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Through the Political Science M.A. degree, with a specialization in International Affairs and Global Justice, students will come to recognize the multiple theories of power that shape the discipline of political science and prepare them to explain the workings of key political institutions, actors, movements, and events across the discipline and in applied settings. In this comprehensive program, students receive individualized support from faculty who help them publish, secure internships, and access study abroad opportunities.
Through our diverse and challenging curriculum, students acquire the research, writing, and reading skills necessary to think and act in the politics that shape our collective future. This degree prepares students for careers in international affairs, development, government, international organizations, nonprofits, public education, and the private sector, or to move on to law school or doctoral programs in the social sciences.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
The International Affairs and Global Justice specialization is designed to prepare students for careers in international affairs, development, government, international organizations, nonprofits, public education, and the private sector, or to move on to law school or doctoral programs in the social sciences. With small classes and opportunities to work closely with faculty, this two-year program offers a broad range of courses in comparative politics, international relations, and global justice. To foster professional preparation, the faculty also helps students with publication of their work, internship placements, and study abroad opportunities.
Admission is highly competitive; decisions are based on GPA, recommendation letters, personal statement, and relevant experience. General matriculation and admission requirements of graduate studies are in the section “Admission.”
The political science master’s program offers a specialization in International Affairs and Global Justice. This is a two-year program, with 15 credits to be completed each year. The requirements are:
Students take a pass/fail comprehensive exam, which is offered each semester.
Ten 7000-level courses (30 credits) with the following distribution:
Four Required Courses, which are to be taken during the first year
Six Electives, chosen from the following courses
With department approval, up to 12 credits (four courses) from other departments or graduate programs may substitute for any of the electives above.
Students will be able to:
This program does not accept nondegree applicants.
Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
Refer to the instructions at Graduate Admissions.
3401 James Hall E: sevdenur.koru@brooklyn.cuny.edu P: 718.951.5000 ext. 1743
Or contact:
222 West Quad Center 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210 E: grads@brooklyn.cuny.edu P: 718.951.4536
Mondays–Fridays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Schedule an appointment with a graduate admissions counselor.
This is a two-year program, with 15 credits to be completed each year. The requirements are:
Students take a pass/fail comprehensive exam.
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in the Department of Political Science offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
Political science students are encouraged to apply for internships with international organizations. These internships provide hands-on experience, valuable career contacts, and a chance to examine an international policy up close. When selected for an internship, the internship director writes a letter describing the students’ schedule and responsibilities, and they may then register for the international internship course, POLS 7950.
Students may also create their own internship. Many students, for example, have worked for local refugee organizations or media outlets. We particularly encourage international internships abroad, which can be done in conjunction with study abroad programs.
Additionally, the Magner Career Center gives students in the political science M.A. program access to internships at a variety of companies. Brooklyn College political science alumni have found employment with many organizations, including:
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