Dec 26, 2024

2013-2014 General Catalog (Spring 2014)

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Political Science - MA

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Political Science

Course Requirements

Effective Fall 2009, the master’s degree in Political Science will consist of two area tracks, with each student choosing one of the two. Details of requirements and courses follow. Completion of the degree requires a total of 30 credits, along with a thesis or Plan B.

Politics and Policy

Required Courses (9 credits)

Elective Courses (12 credits)

Students must complete 12 credits, chosen from the following list:

Note:

Students in the Politics and Policy Track may also select courses from the International and Comparative Studies: Conflict and Cooperation Track.

International and Comparative Studies: Conflict and Cooperation

Required Courses (9 credits)

Elective Courses (12 credits)

Students must complete 12 credits, chosen from the following list:

Note:

Students in the International and Comparative Studies: Conflict and Cooperation Track may also select courses from the Politics and Policy Track.

Other Requirements (12 credits)

The remaining 12 credits needed for the degree may be chosen from the following:

POLS 6910 - Graduate Tutorial 1-3 (may count up to 6 credits toward the degree, subject to approval)
POLS 6920 - Internship 1-15 (may count up to 3 credits toward the degree, subject to approval)
POLS 6970 - Thesis Research 1-9 (may count up to 3 credits toward the degree)
Approved graduate courses taught outside of Political Science 1-3