Campuses:
Twin Cities campus
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Twin Cities Campus
Political Science M.A.Political Science Department
College of Liberal Arts
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Political Science, 1414 Social Sciences Building, 267 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-4144; fax: 612-626-7599)
Email:
polisci@umn.edu
Website: http://www.polisci.umn.edu/grad
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
Note: The political science program only admits students into the PhD program. However, students admitted to the PhD program may earn a master's degree (Plan B) while pursuing their doctorate.
The political science curriculum is divided into five subfields: formal models and methodology, political theory, American politics, international relations, and comparative politics.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan B: Plan B requires
27
major credits and
6
credits outside the major.
The final exam is written and oral.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
Three research papers, usually written in connection with coursework, are required.
Emphases
Choose two core courses from the emphases listed below.
Take 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
Political Theory
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POL 8201 - Understanding Political Theory
(3.0 cr)
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American Politics
·
POL 8301 - American Politics
(3.0 cr)
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International Relations
·
POL 8401 - International Relations
(3.0 cr)
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Comparative Politics
·
POL 8601 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
(3.0 cr)
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Political Models and Methodology
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POL 8120 - Core Course in Political Methodology: Modeling Political Processes
(3.0 cr)
Electives
Select two emphases from the above list, and take 9 elective credits to fulfill requirements for each. The additional elective credits can be chosen from any emphasis.
Emphasis 1
Take 9 or more credit(s) from the following:
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POL 8xxx
Emphasis 2
Take 9 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
POL 8xxx
Floating Elective
Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
POL 8xxx
Outside Coursework
Take at least 6 credits outside the major.
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