Political Science (PhD)
The Department also offers courses in Research Methods, Political Theory, and Political Economy. Students may, with prior approval of the Director of Graduate Studies, select graduate courses from other departments to fulfill their minor field requirement. Students may also declare a minor in Research Methods or Political Theory by successfully completing three courses beyond those required in the respective degree programs.
Political Theory Credits
Required: POLS 232 and one additional course from the options below:
Major, Minor, and Other Field Courses
Major, Minor, and Other Field Course Option Below (Must Choose Fourteen Different Courses / 42 Credits):
- Major One Field Course Credits Required (should come from one field below) - 12 credits
- Major Two Field Course Credits Required (should come from one field below) - 12 credits
- Minor Field Course Credits Required (should come from other fields below) - 9 credits
- Other Field Course Credits Required (should come from other fields above) - 9 credits
Research Tools Course Options:
Required: POLS-217 and POLS-254
Directed Research PhD Dissertation
*Note: A maximum of 11 credits may be taken per semester for this course. In addition, a maximum of 11 course credits may be counted toward the credits required for program completion.