Courses
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- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Students must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours, including PA 500, prior to enrolling in this seminar.
This seminar serves as a capstone experience. Candidates complete a graduate research project report.
- Graded: A/F
Individual or group study of a significant topic or problem in political science. The requirement of this course may be met by completing a course not ordinarily offered, or through participation in seminars, colloquial workshops, study abroad or directed readings.
- Graded: A/F
- Prerequisites: Approval of the department head, the MPA program director and the instructor who will direct the study
Individual research on a significant topic or problem in political science. This course is designed for students who are writing a master’s thesis in political science or for those students who wish to pursue an applied study project option in the graduate program in administrative services.
- Graded: S/U
- Prerequisites: PA 500
The student develops a thesis with the help of a three member thesis committee (chair and two readers). The student will submit a three- to five-page research proposal which must be approved before registering for credit. Appropriate thesis forms must be completed prior to enrollment. The thesis must be approved by the thesis committee and the Office of Graduate Education. The student should consult with the department and the Office of Graduate Education for specific requirements.