International Studies, M.A.

Plan A (Thesis)

Students are encouraged to construct, with the adviser’s approval, a program that focuses their own intellectual interests and career plans. To promote that end, students should be prepared to file a plan of study with the graduate adviser during the second semester of coursework.

No later than the second semester in residence, each student shall select a graduate committee to oversee his or her academic work. The committee will be chaired by the student’s major professor and must have at least one member from outside of The School of Politics, Public Affairs, and International Studies. Students also will prepare a thesis proposal and give a presentation of their preliminary project before the International Studies faculty and complete a thesis prospectus defense with their graduate committee by the end of their second semester.

Students must pass an oral examination at the completion of their program. Normally, examination will center on the thesis, but may also encompass coursework of the candidate.

Additional Information

Students take the Plan A (thesis). Students must have a minimum of 26 hours of graded non-thesis coursework and 4 hours of thesis.

Program Specific Admission Requirements

Admission is open to all students holding a bachelor’s degree in any major. Foreign students, who are non-native English speakers, must pass the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).

Program Specific Degree Requirements

Master’s Program

Students must meet three requirements:

1. Each student must take INST 5400.
2. Each student must take INST 5200.
3. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language, accomplished in the course of the program or from previous experience or coursework. Foreign language hours do not count toward the M.A. degree.

The program also offers a joint International Studies/Environment and Natural Resources degree. See www.uwyo.edu/sppais for specific degree requirements.