POLITICAL THEORY / FOUNDATIONS OF  CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT

               (Concentration 3)

This subject area focuses on the predominant theories of democratic governance that have been propounded in classical, modern and contemporary times.  Particular emphasis is placed on the liberal tradition of constitutional government, how that tradition has developed, and alternatives provided by the critics of the liberal model of human nature and society.

--- 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)

PS-5910: Research Thesis Seminar (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 Political Theory / Foundations of Constitutional Government

--- 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 the three major areas of concentration.

Elective Courses: *    ( 15 credits )

Five courses, 3 of which must be within

Political Theory/Foundations of Constitutional Govt.

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

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

Faculty

Program Coordinator: Dr. Robert Hunt
Professor of Political Science
Hutchinson 105

Tel: 908-737-3994 / 3990  

rhunt@kean.edu

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