Political Science | Master of Professional Studies (Political Management)
Please consult the department chair regarding course availability in specific semesters and delivery methods in order to assemble a program of study. The program has established these deadlines for priority application consideration:
Fall - March 31
Spring - October 31
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| IDS 804 | Information Literacy | 3 |
| POLS 664G | Political Behavior | 3 |
| POLS 856 | Advanced Research Methods In Political Science | 3 |
| Concentration Core | ||
| GBUS 802 | Management and Marketing Concepts | 3 |
| POLS 660G | Political Campaign Management | 3 |
| POLS 863 | Political Electioneering Organizations | 3 |
| Cognate/Electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Venture Launch | ||
| Advanced Video Production | ||
| Front End Web Development I | ||
| Leadership in Teams and Collaborative Environments | ||
| Consumer Behavior | ||
| Digital Marketing | ||
| Internship | ||
| POLS 689G | Internship in Political Science | 3 |
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Prerequisite is INF 346 Beginning Video Production or equivalent.
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Prerequisites are INF 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems and INF 250 Introduction to Web Development or equivalent.
Graduate School Graduation Requirements
All Graduate degrees1 require:
- Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
- A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
- Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
- Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.
Note for MLS and MPS degree concentrations:
Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| IDS 804 | Information Literacy | 3 |
| POLS 664G | Political Behavior | 3 |
| POLS 856 | Advanced Research Methods In Political Science | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 660G | Political Campaign Management | 3 |
| GBUS 802 | Management and Marketing Concepts | 3 |
| POLS 863 | Political Electioneering Organizations | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| LDRS 807 | Leadership in Teams and Collaborative Environments | 3 |
| ENTR 605G | Venture Launch | 3 |
| MKT 609G | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 689G | Internship in Political Science | 3 |
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment | ||
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Additional Admissions Requirements
Applicants must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on the last 60 undergraduate credit hours.
The personal statement (1-2 pages) should be inspired by the following questions:
- What does it mean to engage in graduate study?
- What are three of the most crucial qualities needed to be a graduate student?
- Describe for us something you're especially proud of having achieved in your life.