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Department of Political Science
J. E. Anderson, J. A. Baer, J. R. Bond, V. Danilovic, W. A. Dixon, J. A. Dyer, G. C. Edwards III, E. H. Ellis, M. C. Escobar-Lemmon, R. B.Flemming, N. Geva, G. M. Halter, R. E. Harmel, C. F. Hermann, K.Q.Hill, M. Hoddie, P. A. Hurley (Head), C. A. Johnson, W. Jones, Jr., P. M. Kellstedt, J. E. Leighley, N. R. Luttbeg, B. D. McKenzie, K. J. Meier, A. Mintz, C. J. Nederman*, A. C. Pacek, D. A. M. Peterson, E. B.Portis, M. F. Rice, J. D. Robertson, J. R. Rogers, C. M. Sprecher, A. Tarar, M. M. Taylor-Robinson, H. J. Tucker, P. P. Van Riper, A. Vedlitz, W. F. West, G. D. Whitten, C. W. Wiggins, B. D. Wood
* Graduate Advisor
The Department of Political Science offers graduate study leading to the degrees of the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts. The Doctor of Philosophy degree is appropriate for those who wish to pursue careers as research scholars in institutions of higher education. The Master of Arts curriculum is appropriate as preparation for more advanced work in political science.
Students in the PhD program choose a major and minor field from five areas of specialization: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory and public administration/public policy. Students also select a topical field which may be either interdisciplinary in nature or related to their major field of interest. All students are required to complete a common core of methodological courses.
Requirements for an MA in political science may be satisfied by completing one of two options. Option I--the thesis plan--requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit, no more than 6 of which may be for thesis research (POLS691); a final oral examination is required unless the student has a 3.5 average or better. Option II--the non-thesis plan--requires at least 36 semester hours of course work, 24 of which must be in political science plus a minimum of 6 hours in a supporting field; a comprehensive examination is mandatory.
For both degrees, specific program formulation is the responsibility of the student, his or her graduate committee and the graduate advisor. Required methods courses for the PhD and MA in political science include POLS601 and POLS602. This sequence presumes familiarity with quantitative research methods in social science. Students without such preparation may be required to take prerequisite work in quantitative methods during their first semester of study in the program.
Organizations Affiliated with the Political Science Program
Four academic areas within the Department of Political Science provide opportunities for graduate students to do research in political theory, American politics, cross-national politics and foreign policy.
Political Theory Convocation. The convocation provides a forum for critical discussion among faculty and graduate students with research interests in political theory. Convocation frequently hosts visiting scholars from other universities and sponsors an annual conference focused upon the field of political theory within the discipline of political science. The coordinator of Convocation is Professor Edward B. Portis.
The Program in American Politics. The program supports the intellectual community of scholars and students interested in American politics. It sponsors faculty and graduate student research and state-of-the-art conferences on current debates in American politics.The director of the Program is Professor James Rogers.
The Program in the Cross-National Study of Politics. The program supports and promotes cross-national research and activities of the comparative politics faculty and students by providing support for conferences and workshops; acquiring and archiving relevant data sets; establishing and maintaining a working papers series; and inviting scholars to conferences and workshops. The director of the program is Professor Robert Harmel.
The Program in Foreign Policy Decision Making. The program seeks to promote academic research in the field of international relations, foreign and security policy, and international conflict resolution. The program sponsors interdisciplinary research workshops, colloquia, conferences and international activities. The director of the program is Professor Alex Mintz.
Prospective students uncertain as to prerequisites or opportunities are encouraged to correspond with the graduate advisor before starting the admissions process.
(POLS)
601. Components of Political Inquiry. (3-0). Credit 3.
The elements of empirical research design, techniques of data collection and data analysis. The evolution of political science as a scientific discipline. Required for political science majors. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in STAT 303 or equivalent.
602. Quantitative Political Analysis. (3-0). Credit 3.
Theory, techniques and applications of quantitative analysis in political science. Required for political science majors. Prerequisite: POLS 601 or equivalent.
603. Quantitative Political Analysis II. (2-2). Credit 3.
Introduction to advanced applications of quantitative analysis in political science; critical evaluation of the use of several advanced statistical techniques in political analysis. Prerequisite: POLS 602 or equivalent.
604. Conceptualization and Theory in Political Analysis. (3-0). Credit 3.
Exploration of the function of general theoretical assumptions in social scientific research and a critical analysis of some of the most influential general conceptualizations of political phenomena. Prerequisite: POLS 601 or equivalent.
606. Advanced Research Methods for Political Scientists. (3-0). Credit 3.
Advanced techniques for specialized problems in empirical political analysis, including voter choice models, longitudinal data, elite interviewing, problems of formal theory and others. May be taken three times. Prerequisites: POLS 601 and 602 or equivalents.
620. Comparative Political Systems. (3-0). Credit 3.
Comparative study of national political systems; cross-national relationships and comparative analysis.
623. Seminar in Cross-National Topics. (3-0). Credit 3.
Cross-cultural investigation of the manner in which selected political processes manifest themselves in various political systems. May be taken for credit up to three times as content varies.
624. Seminar in Regional Studies. (3-0). Credit 3.
Political behavior or institutions within a specified country, region or cultural area. May be taken for credit up to three times as content varies.
630. International Politics. (3-0). Credit 3.
Survey of international politics; security politics, the development of nations, international law, organization and integration.
632. Theory and Method in International Relations. (3-0). Credit 3.
Theory, techniques and applications of quantitative analysis in international relations. Prerequisites: POLS 602 and 630 or approval of instructor.
633. Seminar in Foreign and Security Policy. (3-0). Credit 3.
Selected aspects of the formation and conduct of foreign and defense policy. May be taken for credit up to three times as content varies.
641. Seminar in Public Administration. (3-0). Credit 3.
Literature and research problems of a selected aspect of public administration. May be taken three times.
642. Seminar in Public Policy. (3-0). Credit 3.
Literature and research problems of a selected aspect of public policy. May be taken three times.
643. Theory and Practice of Public Administration. (3-0). Credit 3.
Theory, process and structure of management in the public sector. Internal management and behavior in federal, state or local agencies in a political setting.
645. Politics, Policy and Administration. (3-0). Credit 3.
Relationship of politics and administration with reference to the influence of administration and bureaucracy, legislative bodies, parties, interest groups and other forces in the formation and execution of public policy in various levels of, primarily, American government.
646. Public Policy Theory. (3-0). Credit 3.
Major theories and classifications of public policies, and general explanations of policy formation and impact; recent research testing major theories.
650. Normative Political Theory. (3-0). Credit 3.
Examination of the most influential approaches, concepts and political arguments of classical and contemporary political theory.
654. Seminar in Theories of Political Legitimacy, Order and Obligation. (3-0). Credit 3.
Intensive examination of contending theories of political authority, obligation and justice. May be taken up to three times for credit as content varies. Prerequisites: Graduate classification and approval of instructor.
670. American Political Institutions. (3-0). Credit 3.
Explores the major issues and controversies in the study of American political institutions; topics include executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, as well as formal organizations such as parties and interest groups. May be taken for credit up to three times as content varies.
671. American Political Behavior. (3-0). Credit 3.
An introduction to core theories and controversies about American mass political behavior; topics include public opinion, political culture, political socialization, party identification and political participation. May be taken for credit up to three times as content varies.
672. Seminar in American Political Institutions. (3-0). Credit 3.
Relevant literature and research problems of selected aspects of American political institutions at the national level; emphasis on original student research. May be taken for credit up to three times as content varies. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
675. Seminar in American Political Processes and Behavior. (3-0). Credit 3.
Relevant literature and research problems of selected aspects of mass political behavior in the United States; emphasis on original student research. May be taken for credit up to three times as content varies. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
681. Seminar. (1-0). Credit 1.
Topics of interest to political scientists with emphasis on professional norms, opportunities and teaching strategies. Prerequisite: Approval of graduate advisor.
685. Directed Studies. Credit 1 to 6 each semester.
Individual instruction in selected fields of political science. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
689. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.
Selected topics in an identified area of political science or public policy. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
691. Research. Credit 1 or more each semester.
Thesis research. Credit will be given only upon acceptance of completed thesis. Prerequisite: Approval of graduate advisor.
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