Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2016 Graduate Catalog 
    
2014-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science, M.A.


The requirements for the degree of Master of Arts with a major in political science are as follows:

General


(See General )

College


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.

Methods requirement in Options 1 and 2:


 Required in each option: