This course is designed to allow students to pursue interests in political science or government beyond the extent possible in POLSC 3950 Independent Study. Open only to qualified seniors with approval. Special Projects may not duplicate courses described in the catalog.
Prerequisite(s): POLSC 3000 Research Methods in Political Science, senior standing and approval of the department chair.
POLSC 3950 Independent Study (1-12 hours)
An opportunity for individual students to engage in advanced field or library research. A formal paper reviewing the research, suitable for placement in the college or departmental library, is required. Independent Study may not duplicate courses described in the catalog.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department chair.
POLSC 3000 Research Methods in Political Science (3 hours)
An examination of social science research with an emphasis on the development of research skills and methodology.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the department chair.
Corequisite(s): POLSC 2000 Introduction to Statistics and SPSS.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
