GRADUATE PROGRAMSMaster of Arts in Political Science
Requirements and Rules
There are two plans students may pursue to fulfill their M.A. degree requirements in the Political Science Department. Examine the two plans below to decide which is better for you. With either plan you must complete a minimum of 16 credit hours with the Political Science Department at the University of Colorado at Denver, and maintain a B (3.0) overall GPA or better.
The Project Plan (Plan 2) is available not only on the Denver campus, but also through the Center for New Directions in Public Policy at the Chaparral Center in Douglas County and in Durango. The New Directions program offers a weekend schedule with a public policy emphasis.
Required Courses |
Plan 1: Thesis |
Plan 2: Project |
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Seminar Hours: PSC 5008-The State of the Discipline Plus one graduate seminar in each of the following areas:
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12 | 12 |
Thesis -PSC 5950 (Plan 1) |
6 | 3 |
Elective Credits - see below for description of allotments |
12 | 15 |
Total Credit Hours |
30 | 30 |
Elective Credits for Both Plans:
Students can take an unlimited number of Political Science Graduate Seminars to fulfill their elective credits or take some combination of seminars and the following:
Independent Study - Maximum Allowed 6 credits
Courses in other Departments - Maximum Allowed 6 credits
Internship/Cooperative Education in Political Science - Maximum Allowed 3 credits
Total of Independent Study, Courses in Other Departments and Internship CANNOT EXCEED 9 credit hours
Non-Degree and Transfer Credit Hours to be Applied Toward M.A. (both plans)
Non-Degree Credit Hours - Maximum Allowed 9 credits
Transfer Credit - Maximum Allowed 9 credits
Maximum of Non-Degree and Transfer Credit CANNOT EXCEED 9 credit hours
