Independent Study: Political Science

Catalog description

An opportunity for political science and international peace and conflict resolution students to pursue an independent research project or examine a specific area of their academic discipline under the mentorship of a single professor. Students must complete 24 credits of study before taking this course. Participation is at the discretion of the faculty member. Students will typically produce a major research paper (50+ pages); there will be no examination. Prerequisite: University approval and Upper Level standing. Prior to registering, students should first contact the professor with whom they wish to mentor their independent study, coordinate an agreement on the grading requirements, and then NOTIFY their academic advisor with the name of their professor.