Part 4 · Program curriculum
Class of 2026 American Politics w/ Thesis Major
2026 American Politics w/ Thesis Major Curriculum
- Dept
- MADN-SOC
- Code
- PAP3T
- Short description
- American Politics w/ Thesis
- Description
- American Politics w/ Thesis Major
- Transcript description
- American Politics w/ Thesis
- Required courses
- 1
- Optional courses
- 0
| Subject area | Description | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | ||
| The American Politics major with Thesis track will consist of a two-course sequence in addition to the requirements of the major, culminating in the cadet writing a thesis and defending it in front of a thesis committee. | ||
| Cadets aspiring to graduate with a thesis will take SS489A in the fall and SS498A in the spring of their Firstie year as part of a two-course thesis sequence. Throughout the year, cadets will prepare and write an in-depth research paper that brings together theoretical perspectives acquired during their earlier studies. In SS489A, Thesis students will complete the literature review, an annotated bibliography, and a prospectus for their theses. | ||
| Choose 1 of 1 | ||
| SS498A: Senior Thesis in American Politics consists of independent study and weekly meetings between individual cadets and their thesis advisors. Cadets will be responsible for coordinating meetings with their advisor. Course requirements will include an approximately 30-50 page thesis and a defense of the thesis before their entire committee on Projects Day. Upon completion of the thesis and defense, the thesis committee recommends a final grade to the thesis advisor. | ||
| SS498A | SENIOR THESIS IN AMER POLITICS | 3.0 |
| AND | ||
| Grade Requirements | ||
| Complete the requirements of the major as shown above, and attain an APSC of at least 3.0 in the core curriculum and an APSC of at least 3.5 in the major. | ||