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Program
Requirements
Political Science,
MA
Campus
Location:
Main Campus
Full-time/Part-time
Status
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered before and after 4:30 p.m.
General
Program Requirements:
Number of Didactic credits
required beyond the Baccalaureate:
30
Required Courses:
PS 400, 401, 410, 440 and 460.
Electives:
At least three other courses in American Politics and at least two other courses in International Politics or Comparative Politics or some combinatoin of the two. (IR and Comparative)
Course Selection: Students should consult with their faculty advisors on course selection and exam preparation.
Internship:
False
Language Examination:
False
Culminating
Events:
Culminating Exam
Comprehensive Exam Description - The comprehensive examination is an in class 4 hour essay examination. Sudents are expected to demonstrate mastery of the basic theories, concepts, and issues in each of the two fields by drawing upon the specific empirical, historical, and theoretical material examined in their particular coursework and readings.Comprehensive Exam Subject - The subject areas and major components of the comprehensive examinations are American Politics and International Relations/Comparative Politics.Comprehensive Exam Complete - Students are expected to take the comprehensive examination upon the completion of 30 s.h.Comprehensive Exam Write - Exams questions are written by a committee of graduate faculty in of the relevant fields (e.g. American Politics; Internation Studies).Comprehensive Exam Grade - A Committee of graduate faculty evaluates each comprehensive exam according to the criteria below.Comprehensive Exam Pass - Students are expected to demonstrate mastery of the basic theories, concepts, and issues in each of the two fields by drawing upon specific empirical, historical, and theoretical material examined in their particular coursework and readings. The student earns the M.A. degree upon passing these examinations and the completion of all other requirements.Comprehensive Exam Schedule - The Examination dates are posted at the beginning of each semester. Students may apply by obtaining a form from the Graduate Secretary. The Graduate Chair and Secretary will check the application to make sure the student meets the requirements to take the exams. Students are given 4 hours to answer the essay questions.
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