Options 1 and 2 require 12 hours of undergraduate college level mathematical science or two years of undergraduate study in one foreign language. Mathematical science includes statistics, computer science, and traditional mathematics.
Major
Option 1:
Thesis Program: 30 semester hours of approved courses including POLS 6983 and POLS 6993 or a minimum of 18 semester hours of approved courses including POLS 6983 and POLS 6993 if a minor field is selected.
Option 2:
Non-thesis Program: 36 semester hours of approved courses or 24 semester hours with an approved minor and a substantial research paper meeting guidelines established by the college and the graduate council.