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 Ph.D.
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.