ELPA 990
Research or Thesis
1–12 creditsOffering recorded · Fall 2026
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POLISCI 401 explores current issues in Political Science as a topics course.
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Historical reviews of Erica Simmons, Jessica Weeks, Katherine Cramer: Workload varies by instructor; Erica Simmons offered minimal homework and study guides, while Jessica Weeks required extensive writing for the final. Katherine Cramer’s readings were accessible despite seeming daunting.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026POLISCI 681
Senior Honors Thesis
3–4 creditsPOLISCI 681 is a Senior Honors Thesis course focused on political science thesis research and writing.
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POLISCI 682
Senior Honors Thesis
3–4 creditsPOLISCI 682 is a senior honors thesis course focusing on political science thesis research and writing.
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A seminar for senior honors students to conceptualize, design, and write their political science thesis.
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A seminar for senior honors students to write their thesis, focusing on research design and political science issues.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited samplePOLISCI 699
Directed Study
1–4 creditsPOLISCI 699 offers directed study projects for juniors and seniors arranged with a faculty member.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePOLISCI 990
Research and Thesis
1–3 creditsPOLISCI 990 is a research and thesis course conducted under the direction of faculty.
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POLISCI 999
Independent Work
2–3 creditsPOLISCI 999 is an independent work course where students conduct research or projects under the direction of a faculty staff member.
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Examines political, social, and economic contexts of policy making, focusing on agenda setting, implementation, and the policy cycle.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025PUBAFFR 799
Independent Reading
1–3 creditsPUBAFFR 799 is an independent reading course where students devise a custom program of study in collaboration with an instructor.
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PUBAFFR 974
Topics in Public Affairs
3 creditsCovers current issues in the formulation, implementation, and analysis of public policy.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026