Political Science - International Relations/Comparative Politics Concentration, MA and Applied Data Analytics - Interdisciplinary Analytics Concentration, MS

Program Codes: MA_267E , MS_304D

CIP Code: 45.1001

CIP Code: 11.0802

Program of Study for Dual Degrees

Students interested in pursuing this dual degree option must meet the admission requirements of both programs. Use the Program Code links above to access each program’s specific admission requirements.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School for both programs. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee acceptance.

Course Requirements for the Dual Master of Arts in Political Science and Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics

Total Required (Minimum 54 Credits)

MA in Political Science Required Courses (12 Credits)

Select One of the Following Courses (3 Credits)

MS in Applied Data Analytics Required Courses (21 Credits)

Take any two of the following three courses (6 Credits):

Shared Required Courses (6 or 9 Credits)

Choose One of the Following (3 Credits)

Internship or Thesis (3 or 6 Credits)

P_S 5900 - Internship in Public Affairs (3-9) (3 or 6) with analytics focus
OR
P_S 5998 - Thesis Preparation (3) and
P_S 5999 - Thesis (3) with analytics focus, when appropriate, with permission of the graduate program directors.

Elective Courses (12 or 15 Credits)

Graduate electives approved by MA in Political Science and MS in Applied Data Analytics directors. Students are required to work with both program directors each semester to determine appropriate program of study and course scheduling.

Differential Tuition

Students enrolled in this dual degree will pay an additional tuition amount above the regular graduate tuition rate for some or all courses taken. For more information about differential tuition, please refer to http://studentaccounts.appstate.edu/tuition-and-fees

Other Requirements for the Dual MA in Political Science and MS in Applied Data Analytics

Thesis: Optional

Proficiency: For MA in Political Science, students must demonstrate a proficiency in reading a foreign language or quantitative analysis as a research tool. The department may determine the proficiency required. Not required for the MS in Applied Data Analytics.

Candidacy: Required for MA in Political Science students with the thesis option only; awarded upon approval of thesis committee and prospectus. Required for the MS in Applied Data Analytics.

Comprehensive: Required for MA in Political Science students: During their last semester of coursework, candidates must submit an ePortfolio and earn a passing grade. Not required for the MS in Applied Data Analytics.

Product of Learning: Not required