Political Science, MA
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2021-2022. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Thesis Option
Total Hours: 33
| 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
| 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 | |
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2021-2022 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.