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POLITICAL SCIENCE 269
Pre-Law
Twelve hours of the political science ‘core’ requirements must
include POLS 200. Of the remaining 24 hours of courses
required for the major, POLS 303 (Law in the Political
Community) must be taken plus at least 12 hours from the
following list:
POLS 260 Political Ideas
POLS 280 Introduction to Political Analysis
POLS 300 Political Topics (‘concentration’ related)
POLS 301 Government of New Mexico
POLS 302 Comparative State Politics
POLS 311 Legislative Process
POLS 313 Women and the Law
POLS 314 Women’s Contemporary Legal Issues
POLS 315 Constitutional Law: Powers
POLS 316 Constitutional Law: Liberties
POLS 317 Constitutional Law: Rights
POLS 400 Advanced Political Topics
(‘concentration’ related)
POLS 446 Trade Law and Policy
POLS 496 Undergrad Seminar–Honors
(‘concentration’ related)
POLS 497 Senior Thesis–Honors (‘concentration’ related)
POLS 499 Independent Study (‘concentration’ related)
In addition, internships (POLS 291/491) in a law related
activity are highly recommended. (Contact Undergraduate
Internship Advisor.)
NOTE: Additional relevant courses may be added with
approval of the departmental chairperson.
Public Policy
Twelve hours of the political science ‘core’ requirements must
include POLS 200, 270 and 280. Of the remaining 24 hours
of courses required for the major, at least 12 hours must be
taken from the following list.
POLS 300
POLS 301
POLS 305
POLS 350
POLS 373
POLS 376
POLS 377
POLS 400
POLS 446
POLS 470
POLS 475
POLS 496
POLS 497
POLS 499
Political Topics (‘concentration’ related)
Government of New Mexico
Public Opinion and Electoral Behavior
Public Finance
Urban Policies and Problems
Health Policy and Politics
Population Policy and Politics
Advanced Political Topics
(‘concentration’ related)
Trade Law and Policy
Public Policy Analysis
Environmental Politics
Undergrad Seminar–Honors
(‘concentration’ related)
Senior Thesis–Honors
(‘concentration’ related)
Independent Study (‘concentration’ related)
In addition, internships (POLS 291/491) with government
agencies are highly recommended. (Contact Undergraduate
Internship Advisor.)
NOTE: Additional relevant courses may be added with
approval of the departmental chairperson.
program are eligible to graduate with departmental honors
if recommended by the faculty on the basis of outstanding
performance. Those enrolled in the honors program are
expected to complete the following sequence of courses for
a total of 9 hours: 495, 496 (or, with prior approval, another
400-level course) and 497.
Graduate Program
Graduate Advisor
Timothy B. Krebs
Application Information
Fall admission only.
Priority for admission and financial aid will be given
to applications received by February 1. Applications
accepted until May 1.
Degrees Offered
M.A. in Political Science
Ph.D. in Political Science
Concentrations: American politics, comparative politics, international
relations, methodology, political theory and public
policy.
All candidates for admission to the graduate program must
take the Graduate Record Examination aptitude test. The
Graduate Committee of the department, following policies
established by the faculty, makes all decisions on equivalence
to the master’s degree.
The M.A. is offered under both Plan I and Plan II under the
regulations described earlier in this catalog. General requirements
for completion of the Ph.D. are given on earlier pages
of this catalog.
Work for the M.A. and the Ph.D. is offered in six areas:
American politics, comparative politics, international relations,
methodology, political theory and public policy. Students will
concentrate in one field of specialization at the M.A. level and
two fields of specialization at the Ph.D. level. (Early in the
second semester of residence, the graduate student chooses
a committee on studies that meets with the student to work
out a program of study based on his or her background and
interests). Each Ph.D. student must demonstrate proficiency
in applied research methods. Advancement to candidacy for
the Ph.D. follows upon successful completion of comprehensive
examinations and a field research paper.
In addition to the application materials required by the
University of New Mexico Office of Graduate Studies, the following
items are required for admission to the Department of
Political Science: 1) an official report of the student’s Verbal,
Quantitative and Analytical Graduate Record Examination
scores; 2) a short writing sample illustrating analytical ability
and stylistic mastery; and 3) a letter of intent; 4) three letters
of recommendation. The GRE scores must be mailed
directly to the Political Science Department by Educational
Testing Services.
ARTS AND
SCIENCES
Minor Study Requirements
A total of 24 hours, including at least three of the core courses
and four courses numbered 300 or above, is required for a
minor in political science. A grade of C or better is required in
all courses counted toward the minor.
Departmental Honors
Superior sophomore and junior students are invited to
apply for admission to the Undergraduate Honors Program,
beginning in the junior year. Students participating in this
Master’s (M.A.) Degree Requirements –
Plan I (Thesis)
Entrance Requirements: In addition to UNM entrance requirements,
the general GRE examination, a writing sample,
a letter of intent and three letters of recommendation are
required.
Exit Requirements: In addition to UNM exit requirements,
Master’s (Thesis) students must choose one field of concentration
and complete a minimum of 25 credit hours of course
work including POLS 580, 581, 582; three pro-seminars
(including one in the chosen field of concentration); one
UNM CATALOG 2006–2007 Symbols, page 611.