The mission of the Master of Arts in Political Science is to build on the attributes of refined intellect, moral integrity, enlightened citizenship, human solidarity, and responsible leadership to provide students with a theoretical and professional foundation for their careers. Rooted specifically in the Maronite Catholic traditions of NDU, graduates will be able to carry out independent and critical original research, work in applied fields such as government, civil society, the media, or private enterprise, and link their scholarly training to the improvement of conditions in society as a whole within a global context.