Courses used to satisfy requirements in other fields may not be used to satisfy Minority and Race Politics requirements. Completion of at least four seminars as follows:
Requirements for the MA
1. Two seminars must be completed before the defense of the Masters Essay of Distinction.
Requirements for the PhD
Must be completed prior to scheduling comprehensive exams
2. Two additional seminars.
* Students must complete at least one seminar from the Division A list and at least one seminar from the Division B list.
Students may petition other courses to fulfill the requirements.
Race, Ethnicity, and Politics Course Lists
1. Division A: Race Theory (at least one course)
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POLS 570
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The American Racial State (5 credits)
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| POLS 5** |
Critical Race Theory (5 credits)
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| POLS 516 |
African American Political Thought (5)
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| POLS 5** |
Race and Social Construction of American Citizenship (5 credits)
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2. Division B: Minority Group Politics (at least one course)
| POLS 5** |
Urban and Regional Politics (5 credits)
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| POLS 5** | Minority Political Behavior and Electoral Politics (5 credits) |
| POLS 555 | Race and Racism in Contemporary Politics |
| POLS 555 | The Politics of Immigration (5 credits) |
Comprehensive Field Exam Structure:
Individualized exam – write to the field coordinator and GPA to schedule. The exam may take place during weeks 1 through 8 of the quarter.
Oral exams take place during weeks 9 and 10 of the quarter. Reach out to your committee to schedule the exam.