Courses

Offers subjects not covered by existing courses. Offered when department approves a special topic. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours for different topics.

Involves writing an honors thesis. Prereq., PSCI 4718.

Offers subjects not covered by existing courses. Offered when the department approves a special topic. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours for different topics. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Subjects chosen and arrangements made to suit needs of each student. Independent study is for upper-division students who have completed 9 credit hours of political science and who have an overall average of at least 3.00. Not more than 6 credit hours of independent study may be credited toward the minimum requirements in the political science major. Special independent study approval agreement form must be obtained from the department. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.

With instructor's assistance, students secure an internship with a political or governmental organization. In addition to the internship, the class consists of regular seminars, course readings and assignments, and individual conferences with the instructor. Student pursues an academic research project and writes an original research paper. Instructor approval required in semester preceding internship. Contact instructor prior to early registration. Prereq., PSCI 1101.

Same as PSCI 8908.

First of two courses designed to prepare graduate teachers in the essentials of political science teaching and provide a background in theories of political science teaching and practical skills development in discipline-specific education. Restricted to graduate students or instructor consent required. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Second course designed to train graduate teachers in the essentials of political science teaching and provide a background in theories of political science teaching and practical skills development in discipline specific education. Prereqs., PSCI 7008, and graduate standing in political science or instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Various topics not normally offered in the curriculum. Topics vary each semester. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Not a free option; must be approved by the student's advisor and program chair. Does not count as seminar. Not more than 6 hours of independent study may be credited toward PhD degree in political science. Special independent study approval agreement form must be completed by student and signed by faculty advisor. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to Graduate Students only.

Provides an opportunity for independent research in a topic of special interest. Arrangements are made to suit the needs of each particular student. Not a free option; must be approved by student's advisor and department chair. Does not count as a seminar. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours. Same as PSCI 6908.