| AMERICAN
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
(Concentration 1)
The concentration and
course offerings in American Government and Politics adopts an analytical
perspective on the institutional structures and political inter-relationships
that exist in the United States at the national, regional, state
and local levels.
It also focuses on the
making of public policy, especially within the context of a culture
that places great emphasis on popular participation in democratic
self-governance. In this context, there is also a consideration
of public opinion, the role of the media, voting behavior, and elections.
--- Thesis Option (33
Credits ) ---
Core, Required Courses:
( 12 credits)
PS-5030: Readings in Political
Science ( 3cr.)
PS-5015: Analytical Methods
in Poli. Sci. (3cr.)
PS-5900: Advanced Grad.
Seminar in Poli.Sci.
PS-5910: Research Thesis
Seminar ( 3cr.)
Breadth Courses:
( 9 credits )
One course in each of
three major areas of concentration.
Elective Courses:
(12 credits) *
Four courses, 3
of which must be in
American Government
and Politics.
--- Non-Thesis Option
( 33 Credits ) ---
Core, Required Courses:
( 9 credits )
PS-5030: Readings in Political
Science (3cr.)
PS-5015: Analytical Methods
in Poli.Sci. (3cr )
PS-5900: Advanced Grad.
Seminar in Poli.Sci (3cr).
Breadth Courses:
(9 credits)
One course in each of
three major areas of concentration.
Elective Courses:
(15 credits) *
Five courses, 3
of which must be in American Government and Politics
*Note: M.A. students may take up to 6 credits (of the minimum of
33 Master's credits) in experiential coursework.
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