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Dual Degree in Political Science and Women's Studies
Admission Requirements
Entrance to the Political Science graduate program occurs in the fall semester. Applications must be received by the department not later than January 26 for fall admission. However, the department will begin accepting applications as of September 1.
The Department of Political Science requires M.A. and Ph.D. program applicants to submit transcripts, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical), a statement of career plans and proposed emphasis in political science, at least three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic performance, and a writing sample demonstrating research and/or analytical skills. Students whose native languages in not English must also submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Requirements listed here are in addition to general Graduate School requirements stated in the General Information section of the Graduate Bulletin.
Students can be admitted to the master's program or, after passing a Ph.D. candidacy exam, can be admitted to the Ph.D. program with a master's degree.
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Degree Requirements
The M.A. Degree (30 credits plus thesis)
- 12 credits in major political science field (including proseminar)
- Political Science 501: Methods of Political Analysis (3)
- Political Science 502: Statistical Methods for Political Research (3)
- Women's Studies 501: Feminist Perspectives in Research and Teaching (3)
- Women's Studies 597: Special Topics in Women's Studies (3)
- Women's Studies 507: Feminist Theory (3)
- 3 elective credits in Women's Studies approved courses
- Oral exam and MA essay defense as specified in the Department of Political Science Graduate Student Handbook.
Of these requirements at least 21 credits must be at the 500 level. In addition there is a 6-credit maximum for independent study and a 10-credit maximum for transfer credits. The student is expected to conduct research for the M.A. essay on a Women's Studies topic.
The Ph.D. Degree (60 credits)*
- 15 credits in major political science field (including proseminar)
- 9 credits in 2nd minor political science field
- Political Science 501: Methods of Political Analysis (3)
- Political Science 502: Statistical Methods for Political Research (3)
- Political Science 503: Multivariate Analysis for Political Research (3-6)
- Women's Studies 501: Feminist Perspectives in Research and Teaching (3)
- Women's Studies 597: Special Topics in Women's Studies (3)
- Women's Studies 507: Feminist Theory (3)
- 9 elective credits in Women's Studies approved courses (may double count if in political science field)
Language requirement - Ph.D. candidacy exam in major political science field, plus portfolio of Women's Studies work.
Of these requirements at least 51 credits must be at the 500 level. In addition there is a 12-credit maximum for independent study and a 30-credit maximum for transfer credits.
Exam Committee: Student's Faculty Advisor, a member of Graduate Studies Committee, and an additional faculty member from whom the student has taken a course(s). (One committee member should be affiliated with Women's Studies.)
Students must pass the Ph.D. qualifying and comprehensive exams and have their dissertation proposal approved as specified in the Department of Political Science Graduate Student Handbook.