Political Science, MA
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2019-2020. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Thesis Option
Total Hours: 33 Hours
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| POLS 5013 | Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| POLS 5103 | Research Design | 3 |
| POLS 5203 | ProSeminar in International Relations | 3 |
| POLS 5403 | ProSeminar in Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLS 5703 | ProSeminar in American Politics | 3 |
| POLS 5000 | Thesis | 6 |
| Hours Subtotal | 21 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select two advanced topics courses (e.g., POLS 5710, POLS 5210, POLS 5410) or equivalent. Must be in two separate subfields. | 6 | |
| Any two graduate-level courses. | 6 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Creative Component Option
Total Hours: 33 Hours
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| POLS 5013 | Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| POLS 5103 | Research Design | 3 |
| POLS 5203 | ProSeminar in International Relations | 3 |
| POLS 5403 | ProSeminar in Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLS 5703 | ProSeminar in American Politics | 3 |
| POLS 5000 | Thesis | 3 |
| Hours Subtotal | 18 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select two advanced topics courses (e.g., POLS 5710, POLS 5210, POLS 5410) or equivalent. Must be in two separate subfields. | 6 | |
| Any three graduate-level courses. | 9 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
General Graduate College Requirements
- A minimum Grade-Point-Average of 3.00 is required
- A minimum Grade of "C" is required in all degree applicable courses
- No courses utilizing the Pass-No Pass grading system are permitted
- GRAD 5082 or GRAD 5092 may not be used to meet degree requirements
Additional Graduate College Masters Degree Requirements
Plan I (coursework with thesis)
- A minimum of 30 credit hours
- A minimum of 24 coursework credit hours comprised of:
- 6 research or creative component credit hours
- 21 in-residence credit hours (maximum of 9 transfer hours with "B" or better)
- 21 credit hours at 5000- or 6000-level
- A minimum of 24 coursework credit hours comprised of:
Plan II (coursework without thesis)
- A minimum of 32 credit hours
- A maximum of 3 credit hours of research or creative component
- A minimum of 23 in-residence credit hours (maximum of 9 transfer credit hours with "B" or better)
- A minimum of 21 credit hours at the 5000- or 6000-level