POL 332: Research Methods in Political Science

Goal: To introduce students to the scope and methods of political science. Required of all political science, history/political science, and international relations majors and political science minors; to be taken in the junior year.
Content: The course examines the different theoretical and methodological approaches of political science. Students are introduced to methods and tools of both qualitative and quantitative analysis. Over the course of the semester, students complete a major research project.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of College writing proficiency requirement or permission of instructor.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate