How to decide on a graduate program?

[Namivie]

I know it's probably a little premature, but since I should (hopefully) graduate this summer, I've started considering graduate school. Eventually I would like to be able to teach at the jr college, but to do that I need a master's degree.

Any recommendations on what questions I should ask when considering a program? I'd like a masters in government with a minor in history. The idea of a thesis scares the daylights out of me, but I know that's required for most programs.

I know many of you have gone on to grad school, so I'd appreciate any tips, or words of wisdom.

Thanks!