Political Science (Ph.D.)

Major Area Coursework

• POLS 711 - SEMINAR IN AMERICAN POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS 3 to 6 cr hrs (3 hrs required)
• POLS 761 - QUALITATIVE METHODS 3 cr hrs
• POLS 765 - RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 3 cr hrs
• POLS 767 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS 3 cr hrs
• POLS 771 - PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS AND EVALUATION 3 cr hrs
• POLS 801 - HISTORY OF KNOWLEDGE 3 cr hrs
• POLS 812 - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CORE SEMINAR 3 cr hrs
• POLS 898 - DISSERTATION RESEARCH 1 to 9 cr hrs (18 credit hours required)

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• Area of Emphasis courses: 21 credit hours

  Students should consult their advisors to identify courses suitable for their area of interest within Political Science. Emphases include American Political Institutions and Public Administration.