Political Science BA/MA Dual Degree Program
The 2+3 Combined BA/MA program in Political Science provides an opportunity for students of recognized academic ability and educational maturity to complete the requirements for both degrees in 5 years of full-time study.
The combined program requires a minimum of 140 credit hours of which at least 33 must be at the graduate level in political science. In qualifying for the BA, students must meet all University and College requirements. Students in the combined 2+3 who successfully complete the requirements for the MA degree will be awarded a BA degree simultaneously upon completion of at least 107 hours of undergraduate credit.
Student should apply to the Department for admission to the 2+3 combined degree program in Political Science during the semester they will complete 60 undergraduate credit hours. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and two letters of recommendation from faculty are required. Students will be admitted to the 2+3 program under provisional status until they have completed 30 hours in that program with a grade point of 3.0 or higher. After completion of the provisional period, with the recommendation of the Graduate Director, students can be granted full admission into the 2+3 program.
Students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher throughout the combined program. Students who officially withdraw from the 2+3 combined degree program, who have successfully completed all the regular requirements for the BA degree (120 hours) will be awarded their BA degree.
Undergraduate Requirements for Student in the 2+3 Program
A. The following must be completed prior to enrolling in the 2+3 program
| POL SCI 1100 | Introduction to American Politics (MOTR POSC 101) | 3 |
| POL SCI 1500 | Introduction to Comparative Politics (MOTR POSC 202) | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to International Politics (MOTR POSC 201) | ||
| State Politics | ||
| Introduction to Urban Politics | ||
| Public Administration | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
B. Undergraduate Requirements Within the 2+3 Program
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Judicial Politics | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Civil Liberties | ||
| The American Presidency | ||
| Congressional Politics | ||
| Political Parties and Elections | ||
| Negotiation, Collective Bargaining, and Dispute Resolution | ||
| Environmental Policy | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| The Politics of European Union | ||
| Political Systems of South America | ||
| Political Systems of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean | ||
| African Politics | ||
| The Politics of the Middle East: International and National Dynamics | ||
| International Political Economy | ||
| International Organizations and Global Problem-Solving | ||
| International Law | ||
| Select one additional course from B-1 or B-2 . | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
C. Graduate Requirements
| POL SCI 6401 | Introduction to Policy Research | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Proseminar in Public Law | ||
| Proseminar in American Politics | ||
| Public Administration: Theory & Practice | ||
POL SCI 6450 | ||
| Proseminar in Urban Politics | ||
| Proseminar in International Relations | ||
| Select five additional graduate Political Science classes. 1 | 15 | |
| Select Exit Project or Internship or Thesis | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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Students should select an emphasis in American Politics, Public Policy, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, or International Relations.
Summary of Credits in Political Science:
- BA: 27 hours
(12 completed in lower division courses before admission to the 2+3 program) - MA: 33 hours at the graduate level
- TOTAL: 60 hours in Political Science classes