Mathematical science includes statistics, computer science, and traditional mathematics.
Thirty semester hours of approved courses including Political Science 6983 and 6993 or a minimum of 18 semester hours of approved courses including Political Science 6983 and 6993 if a minor field is selected. Thirty-six semester hours of approved courses or 24 semester hours with an approved minor and a substantial research paper meeting guidelines established by the college and the graduate council. Minor A minimum of 12 semester hours of approved courses in the field of political science with the exception that education majors selecting a divided minor may be approved for a nine-hour minor by the college dean. The thesis is to be prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association . Additional information regarding the thesis is found in the academic requirements section of this catalog.