Political Science, M.A.

Plan A (Thesis)

At least 30 hours of graduate credit, to include:

At least 6 additional hours of coursework in political science.
A maximum of 9 hours of coursework in disciplines other than political science.
A minimum of 4 hours thesis research.
A master’s thesis demonstrating independent research, written under the supervision of the major professor.
An oral examination conducted by the graduate committee covering all coursework and the thesis.
No more than 6 hours of grades lower than 3.000 may be counted toward the minimum number of hours required for the degree.
Students must maintain a graduate GPA of 3.000.

At least 30 hours of graduate credit, to include:

At least 6 additional hours of coursework in political science.
A maximum of 12 hours of coursework in disciplines other than political science.
Plan B paper that reflects the quality but not scope of a master’s thesis, written under the supervision of the major professor.
An oral examination conducted by the graduate committee covering all coursework and the Plan B paper.
No more than 6 hours of grades lower than 3.000 may be counted toward the minimum number of hours required for the degree.
Students must maintain a graduate GPA of 3.000.