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graduate program requirements

M.S. Degree Admissions Requirements

  • 15 undergraduate hours in political science PSCI 2000 or undergraduate equivalents
  • 3.0 undergraduate G.P.A.
  • Completed departmental Statement of Interest Form (click here to download).
  • Completed Application Form for Office of Graduate Studies (click here).
  • Two official copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
The above provisions may be waived by the Department's Graduate Program Committee.

      Students may be admitted provisionally if they demonstrate ability to do graduate work through a proven record of professional experience, acceptable scores on the GRE or other standardized test, and/or favorable recommendations.

      Students who wish to take courses for professional growth or personal interest but who do not intend to pursue an advanced degree may be granted unclassified admission

 

M.S. Degree Requirements

M.S. Thesis Option:

Complete 36 hours total. Maintain 3.0 overall G.P.A. Pass written comprehensive exam.

  • Required Courses: Seminar in Research Methods, Seminar in American Government and Politics, Seminar in Global Politics, Seminar in Political Theory, and Thesis.
  • Elective Courses: Complete 18 hours, no more than two of which may be 3xxx/8xx5 courses.  (Click here for the departmental Program of Study Form.)

M.S. Non-thesis Option:

Complete 36 hours total.Maintain 3.0 overall G.P.A. Pass written comprehensive exam.

  • Required Courses: Seminar in Research Methods, Seminar in American Government and Politics>, Seminar in Global Politics, Seminar in Political Theory, Political Internship, and Research Tutorial (pending approval).
  • Elective Courses:  Complete 18 hours, no more than two of which may be 3xxx/8xx5 courses.  ( Click here for the departmental Program of Study Form.)

Graduate Minor Requirements

  • Complete a minimum of nine graduate hours in political science courses, which must include the Seminar in American Government and Politics, Seminar in Global Politics, and Seminar in Political Theory.