| |
Nov 22, 2024
|
|
|
|
|
American University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Political Science (MA)
|
|
|
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
- Capstone Experience: complete one of the following:
Research Methods (6 credit hours)
Tracks (27 credit hours)
Complete one of the following tracks:
American Politics (15 credit hours)
Complete 15 credit hours from the following:
Note: GOVT-651 The Legislative Process (3) may be substituted with another course on Congress with permission of the student’s advisor.
Comparative Politics or Political Theory (3 credit hours)
- 3 credit hours in comparative politics or political theory at 600-level
Additional (9 credit hours)
Required (3 credit hours)
Institutes (3-4 credit hours)
Complete 3-4 credit hours from the following: Topics (2 credit hours)
Complete 2 credit hours from the following:
Additional (18-19 credit hours)
Complete 18-19 credit hours from the following or other comparative politics courses, if not taken to fulfill Institutes or Topics:
Comparative Politics (9 credit hours)
Complete 9 credit hours from the following, or 600-level comparative politics courses: Political Theory (3 credit hours)
- 3 credit hours in political theory
American Politics (3 credit hours)
- 3 credit hours in American politics at 600-level
Additional (9 credit hours)
Capstone (3 credit hours)
|
|
|
