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research seminar in the chosen field of concentration; and
one written comprehensive examination in the chosen field
of concentration. All required course work must be completed
with a grade of “B” or better, with the exception of 582, which
is offered for Credit/No Credit only.
Also required are a minimum of six credit hours of thesis; an
oral and written thesis presentation; and degree completion
within five years.
Master’s (M.A.) Degree Requirements –
Plan II (Non-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 (Non-Thesis) students must choose one field of
concentration and complete a minimum of 32 credit hours of
course work including POLS 580, 581, 582; three pro-seminars
(including one in the chosen field of concentration); one
research seminar in the chosen field of concentration; and
one written comprehensive examination in the chosen field
of concentration. All required course work must be completed
with a grade of “B” or better, with the exception of 582, which
is offered for Credit/No Credit only. Degree must be completed
within five years.
Doctoral (Ph.D.) Degree Requirements
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,
Doctoral students must choose two fields of concentration
and complete a minimum of 18-24 post-Master’s hours
of course work including POLS 580, 581, 582, 681; three
pro-seminars (including one in each of the chosen fields of
concentration); one research seminar in the primary field of
concentration and one additional course in the secondary
field of concentration; and two written comprehensive examinations
(one in each of the chosen fields of concentration). All
required course work must be completed with a grade of “B”
or better, with the exception of 681, and 582 which is offered
for Credit/No Credit only.
Also required are a written and oral presentation of a field
research paper; a minimum of 18 hours of dissertation; a dissertation-proposal
presentation; a written and oral defense of
the final dissertation; and completion of the degree within five
years following field paper requirements and advancement
to candidacy.
Concentration Course Work Requirements
American Politics: POLS 510, Pro-seminar in American
Politics, and POLS 511, Research Seminar in American
Politics
Comparative Politics: POLS 520, Pro-seminar in Comparative
Politics, and POLS 521, Research Seminar in Comparative
Politics
International Relations: POLS 540, Pro-seminar in
International Relations, and POLS 541, Research Seminar in
International Relations
Methodology: Completion of two additional Methodology
courses over and above the Methodology sequence (580-
581, 681), and one research seminar employing advanced
research methods.
Public Policy: POLS 570, Pro-seminar in Public Policy, and
one research seminar with significant policy content.
Political Science (POLS)
Introductory and General Courses
110. The Political World. (3)
An introduction to politics, with emphasis on the ways people
can understand their own political systems and those of
others. (Students who have already had courses in political
science may not count 110 toward a major.) Meets New
Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core
Curriculum Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN
1113). {Fall, Spring}
111L. Political World Enhanced Skills Workshop. [The
Political World: Enhanced Skills and Study Group Lab.] (1)
An optional laboratory to be taken concurrently with 110. One
1-hour lab per week designed to enhance analytical skills and
mastery of content area associated with 110.
Corequisite: 110. Offered on CR/NC basis only. {Fall,
Spring}
291. Internship. (1-3) ∆
Provides supervised work experience in the practical application
of political science skills.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor and department chairperson.
POLS major or minor students are limited to no more
than 3 credit hours. Additional/excess hours above these
limits may be counted as A & S electives. Offered on CR/NC
basis only. {Fall, Spring}
Restriction: permission of instructor.
299. Introductory Political Topics. (3) ∆
Special introductory topics of political science which relate
contemporary issues to the discipline. Precise topics will be
noted in appropriate class schedules prepared for registration.
POLS major or minor students are limited to no more
than 3 credit hours. Additional/excess hours above these
limits may be counted as A & S electives.
*300. Political Topics. (3, no limit) ∆
Special topics of political science which relate contemporary
issues to the discipline. Precise topics will be noted in appropriate
class schedules prepared for registration.
303. Law in the Political Community. (3)
(Also offered as AMST 303.) Introduction to the role of law,
legal actors and institutions in politics and society. {Fall,
Spring}
*400. Advanced Political Topics. (3, no limit) ∆
Special advanced topics of political science which relate contemporary
issues to the discipline. Precise topics will be noted
in appropriate class schedules prepared for registration.
491. Internship. (1-3) ∆
Provides supervised work experience in the practical application
of political science skills. POLS major students are
limited to 6 credit hours, minor students to 3 credit hours in
aggregate. Additional/excess hours above these limits may
be counted as A & S electives.
Restriction: permission of instructor. Offered on CR/NC
basis only. {Fall, Spring}
495. Junior Honors Seminar. (3)
Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall}
496. Undergraduate Seminar. (3, no limit) ∆
One section of this course is offered in conjunction with each
graduate pro-seminar (510, 520, 525, 540, 560, 570). Open
to undergraduate majors with 3.30 GPA and others with permission
of instructor.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
Political Theory: POLS 560, Pro-seminar in Political Theory,
and one research seminar with significant theory content.
UNM CATALOG 2006–2007 Symbols, page 611.