Basic Curriculum Plan
Basic Curriculum Plan 2011-2012
Fall Semester: 12 Credit Hours (4 Courses)
Required (2 courses)
Gov’t 520 – Approaches/Topics in Am. Politics (James Lengle)
Gov’t 501 – Analysis of Political Data (Wesley Y. Joe)
Fall Electives 2010-2011 (Choose 2)
GOVT 479: Polls, Surveys and Public Opinion (Magalhaes)
GOVT 539: Executive Branch Politics and Policy Making (Lynn C. Ross)
GOVT 623: Congressional Politics (Michele L. Swers)
GOVT 632: Psychology and Politics (Stephen J. Wayne)
Spring Semester: 12 Credit Hours + 20 hour per week Practicum
January 11: Classes Begin (Monday Classes Meet on Wednesday)
January 17: Spring Practicum Begins (20 hours) (Ends May 30)
Required (1 course): Gov’t 521: M.A. Capstone Seminar I (Jeffry Burnam)
Electives: (3 Courses)
To Be Announced
May 1-12 and May 31/June 1: No Practicum (Study/Exam Days)
Summer Term: 6 Credit Hours + 30 Hour per week Practicum
June 1: American Government Comprehensive Exam (May 31 Study Day)
June 4: Summer Practicum Begins (30 hours)
Required (2 courses): Cross Session June 4-July 27
Gov’t 522: M.A. Capstone Seminar II T TH 6-8.30 (Constance Newman)
Gov’t 524: Practicum Writing Course M W 6-8.30 (Jeffry Burnam)
July 18: Final Practicum Paper Due (Draft Due: July 1)
July 27: Practicum Ends
July 28: Program Completion Celebratory Dinner