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American University Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Political Science (MA)
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Admission to the Program
In addition to meeting the minimum university requirements for graduate study, applicants must earn a satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). All applicants are evaluated on the basis of scholastic achievement in their undergraduate work, two letters of recommendation, and an essay on career interest. Applicants who wish to be considered for merit based awards may apply for full or part-time status.
Degree Requirements
- 33 credit hours of approved graduate work
- Written comprehensive examination in American politics, applied politics, or comparative politics, depending on track
- Tracks: Political Science, or Applied Politics
Research Methods (6 credit hours)
Tracks (27 credit hours)
Complete one of the following:
Political Science: American Politics
American Politics
Complete 15 credit hours from the following:
Comparative Politics or Political Theory
- 3 credit hours of coursework at 600-level in comparative politics or political theory
Additional
- 9 credit hours selected from political science or other disciplines, which may include 3 credit hours of GOVT-691 Internship (1-6)
Political Science: Comparative Politics
Comparative Politics
Complete 9 credit hours from the following, or other SPA comparative politics courses:
Political Theory
- 3 credit hours in political theory
American Politics
- 3 credit hours of American politics courses at 600-level
Institutes
Complete 3-4 credit hours from the following:
Topics
Complete 2 credit hours from the following:
Additional
Complete 18-19 credit hours from the following, or other SPA comparative politics courses:
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