A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- MA
- Credential class
- ceterms:MasterDegree
- CIP
- 45.1001
- Total credits (published)
- 3-6
- Credits (computed from items)
- 69-105
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 232186
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_232186_48109f2f
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Core Courses
major core · 4 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Methods Courses
2 items
- 3
- 3
Concentration or a Specialization
concentration · 1 item
- Select three to five courses in the concentration or a specializationNot resolved to a course9-15
Concentration in International Security (INLS)
concentration · 0 items
Required Courses
2 items
- 3
- 3
Electives
electives · 10 items
- Select two to three courses from the following:Not resolved to a course6-9
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
American Government and Politics Specialization
0 items
Required Field Seminars
5 items
- Select two field seminars from the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Electives
electives · 1 item
- Select one to three electives.Not resolved to a course3-9
Comparative Politics Specialization
0 items
Required Field Seminars
2 items
- 3
- 3
Electives
electives · 1 item
- Select one to three electivesNot resolved to a course3-9
International Relations Specialization
0 items
Required Field Seminars
4 items
- Select two field seminars from the following:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
Electives
electives · 1 item
- Select one to three electives.Not resolved to a course3-9
Electives
electives · 1 item
- Select up to two electives. 1Not resolved to a course0-6
Project or Thesis
3 items
- Select one from the following:Not resolved to a course3-6
- 3
- 1-6
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