Part 4 · Program curriculum
Class of 2027 American Politics w/ Thesis Major
2027 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 consists of a two-course sequence culminating in the writing and defense of a senior thesis. | ||
| Cadets aspiring to graduate with a thesis will take SS489A as one of their American Politics electives in the fall, followed by SS498A in the spring of their Firstie year. Throughout this sequence, cadets will complete a literature review and prospectus in SS489A before finalizing an in-depth research paper and defending it before a faculty committee in SS498A. SS489A: Senior Research in American Politics provides an environment for independent research in a specialized area of American politics under the direction of a faculty advisor. Cadets will study research methods, conduct independent inquiry, and prepare a draft analytical report or prospectus. This course serves as the first phase of the two-part senior thesis program. | ||
| 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. SS489A is satisfied via the American Politics Elective requirement in the PAP3 base major. | ||
| SS498A | SENIOR THESIS IN AMER POLITICS | 3.0 |