Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Oklahoma</strong><br />
Program:<br />
Major:<br />
Political Science<br />
Political Science - International Affairs<br />
Major Code: 5621<br />
Degree: Master <strong>of</strong> Arts (M.A.)<br />
Department: Political Science<br />
College: Liberal Arts<br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> Advisor:<br />
Dr. Jan Hardt<br />
E-Mail Address:<br />
jhardt@uco.edu<br />
Office Address:<br />
LAR 102B<br />
Phone Number: 405-974-5840<br />
Political Science – International Affairs, M.A.<br />
This option is designed to enable students to achieve competence<br />
in political science – teaching, research, governmentrelated<br />
work, and related activities – through a program <strong>of</strong><br />
study in which they acquire appropriate analytical skills, a<br />
general knowledge <strong>of</strong> the discipline, and more specific knowledge<br />
<strong>of</strong> selected subfields.<br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong>, 2012 - 2013<br />
College: Liberal Arts<br />
Graduation Requirements<br />
Required Courses..........................................*15-18 Hours<br />
*(15 hours - capstone option; 18 hours - thesis option)<br />
Course Course Course Title<br />
Prefix No.<br />
POL 5023 Scope <strong>of</strong> the Discipline<br />
POL 5033 Research Methods<br />
POL 5153 American Politics<br />
POL 5813 Political Philosophy<br />
POL 5990 Thesis (total <strong>of</strong> 6 hours) OR<br />
POL 5983 Capstone<br />
Guided Electives.................................................... 6 Hours<br />
Course Course Course Title<br />
Prefix No.<br />
POL 5603 Theories <strong>of</strong> International Relations<br />
POL 5703 Theories <strong>of</strong> Comparative Politics<br />
Admission Requirements<br />
Submit the following items to the Jackson College <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> Studies (JCGS), 100 N. <strong>University</strong> Dr., Nigh<br />
<strong>University</strong> Center, Rm. 404, Edmond, OK 73034.<br />
1. Paper or online application for admission (www.uco.edu/<br />
graduate/admissions.html).<br />
2. Official copies <strong>of</strong> undergraduate and graduate transcripts<br />
from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All<br />
transcripts must be from accredited institutions.<br />
3. A student may be admitted by one <strong>of</strong> the three<br />
following methods.<br />
a. A minimum 2.75 GPA overall or 3.00 GPA in the last<br />
60 hours attempted.<br />
b. GRE scores. The overall GRE must generate an index<br />
score <strong>of</strong> 5.00 or higher, using the formula: GRE/500<br />
+ GPA. The Writing Assessment portion must be 3.5<br />
or higher.<br />
c. Possess a master’s degree from an accredited university/college<br />
with an overall GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.00.<br />
4. Students falling below these standards may qualify for<br />
conditional or provisional admission. See Admission to<br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> Studies section.<br />
5. Complete eighteen undergraduate hours in Political<br />
Science and other prerequisites (if any), as determined<br />
by the graduate program advisor.<br />
6. Students with a native language other than English<br />
must submit evidence <strong>of</strong> English language pr<strong>of</strong>iciency.<br />
See Admission to <strong>Graduate</strong> Studies section - English<br />
Language Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency.<br />
156<br />
General Electives .....................(Thesis Option) 12 Hours<br />
General Electives.................(Capstone Option) 15 Hours<br />
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED................................36 HOURS<br />
Other Requirements<br />
1. Plan <strong>of</strong> Study. Each student must file a plan <strong>of</strong> study with<br />
his/her graduate program advisor and the Jackson College<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Graduate</strong> Studies by the end <strong>of</strong> the first semester <strong>of</strong><br />
graduate work. The plan must be signed and dated by the<br />
student and the graduate program advisor before it can<br />
be considered <strong>of</strong>ficial.<br />
2. Academic Standards. Meet the following course work<br />
standards:<br />
(a) overall GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.00 or higher.<br />
(b) no more than 6 hours <strong>of</strong> “C”.<br />
(c) no more than six advisor-approved hours from<br />
traditional correspondence courses.<br />
3. Competency Examination. Achieve a minimum score<br />
<strong>of</strong> ”pass” on a competency examination in one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
following subject areas: American Politics, International<br />
Relations, Comparative Politics, Public Administration, or<br />
Public Law. With the approval <strong>of</strong> the graduate program<br />
advisor, a student who fails one <strong>of</strong> these examinations<br />
may once, but only once, retake that examination or take<br />
another subject area examination.<br />
4. Capstone or Thesis. Complete either the capstone (POL<br />
5983) or an acceptable thesis and successfully defend it<br />
in public, two paper copies <strong>of</strong> the thesis and one electronic<br />
copy to the library through Proquest and the thesis’ title<br />
page, original signature page, summary and abstract page<br />
to the JCGS.<br />
5. Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the<br />
JCGS by advertised deadline.