POL 499 RESEARCH
This course is an opportunity for students to undertake an empirical or theoretical study of a topic in political science in collaboration with a departmental faculty member. Research projects may include a review of research literature, developing a research design, data collection and analysis, and a presentation or report when the study is completed. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A research proposal form completed by the student in conjunction with the faculty member is required for registration. Students may register for 1-4 hours of credit per semester and may register for more than one semester of research for a total of eight hours of research credit toward the major. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have completed 28 semester hours of undergraduate work.