INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS /  COMPARATIVE POLITICS
   ( Concentration 2 )

The concentration's course offering in International Relations emphasizes a conceptual/theoretical approach to the study of national power, national interests, foreign policy formulation, sovereignty,  diplomacy, alliances, and the problems of war and peace. The course offerings in Comparative Politics examine the historical, structural, and cultural forces that shape the distinctive political economies in both advanced and developing countries. 

--- Thesis Option (33 Credits ) ---

Core, Required Courses: ( 12 Credits )

PS-5030: Readings in Political Science (3cr)

PS-5015: Analytical Methods in Political Science (3cr)

PS-5900: Advanced Grad. Seminar in Poli. Sci. (3cr)

Breadth Courses:  ( 9 Credits )

One course in each of the three major areas of concentration. 

Elective Courses: ( 12 credits ) *

Four (4)  courses, 3 of which must be in International Relations/Comparative Politics

--- Non-Thesis Option  (33 Credits) ---

Core, Required Courses: ( 9 Credits )

PS-5030: Readings in Political Science (3cr)

PS-5015: Analytical Methods in Political Science (3cr)

PS-5900: Advanced Grad. Seminar in Poli. Sci. (3cr)

Breadth Courses:

One course  in each of the three major areas of

concentration.

Elective Courses * ( 15 Credits )

Five courses, at least three of which must be

within International Relations/Comparative Politics

* M.A. students may take up to 6 credits ( of the minimum of 33 Master's credits) in experiential coursework.  

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Program Overview

Graduate Admission Requirements

Program Requirements

Concentrations and Options

* American Government and Politics 

* International Relations/Comparative Politics

* Political Theory/Foundations of Constitutional Government

Political Science Graduate Courses

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