Policy Analysis | University of North Dakota

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive LearningSpeakingActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Law and GovernmentEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingHistory and ArcheologyMathematics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityNear Vision

Tasks

Teach political science.
Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, his

Technology

Document management softwareData base management system softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareInformation retrieval or search software

Tools

Conference phonesDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital video disk DVD playersHandheld calculatorsLaptop computersOverhead display projectors

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependenceRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium19-3094.00	Political Scientists	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

Original political theories — develop, test, and refine conceptual frameworks drawing on comprehensive mixed-source evidence including interviews, legal precedent, and longitudinal datasets across full research cycles.
Government and organizational policy — deliver autonomous, nuanced interpretation of complex legislation, regulatory shifts, and institutional behavior for high-stakes advisory or litigation contexts.
Research agenda — independently identify significant and timely issues for political science inquiry, securing funding and designing full study protocols in competitive academic or policy environments.
Advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis — lead end-to-end analysis of large-scale electoral, public opinion, and administrative datasets, producing peer-reviewed publications and actionable policy recommendations.
Academic instruction — design and teach graduate-level political science courses, integrating active learning strategies and adapting curricula to evolving disciplinary knowledge.
Dissemination strategy — manage publication pipelines across peer-reviewed journals, government reports, and public media to maximize research impact for diverse audiences.
Student and junior researcher development — provide substantive mentorship on dissertation research, methodology, and professional development to graduate advisees.
Systems evaluation — assess the effectiveness and unintended consequences of governmental policies and institutional arrangements using rigorous analytical frameworks in cross-national comparative contexts.
Political risk and judgment — apply expert judgment to ambiguous, data-sparse policy environments, producing well-reasoned assessments for government agencies, international organizations, or corporate clients.
Interdisciplinary collaboration — coordinate with legal scholars, economists, sociologists, and data scientists to produce integrated analyses addressing complex public-sector challenges.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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