The Master of Arts in Government degree consists of 9 hours of core courses, 15 hours of concentration courses, and 15 hours of elective courses. Within one's area of concentration, students may also earn one or more "certificates" for further credentialing by selecting specific grouped electives.

Master of Arts in Government with single and joint degree program concentrations in:

• American Government
• Political Theory
• Public Administration
• International Politics

Certificates available within the Master of Arts in Government degree or earned separately through the 12 hour Certificate of Graduate Studies:

• Law and Public Policy
• Public Administration
• Terrorism and Homeland Defense
• Mid-East Politics
• Political Management
• Global Politics