The Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's (ABM) program in Political Science offers academically excelling undergraduate Political Science majors with an interest in graduate study an opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree in 5 years, instead of the standard 6.
For students interested in government employment, public policy research jobs, or careers with non-governmental organizations, an MA in Political Science can open up many opportunities for employment and advancement. The MA can also lead to more advanced and professional degree programs.
Requirements at a Glance:
By the Fall of your third year:
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
- Complete POLS 300 with a B or higher
Other Requirements:
- At least 24 credits in residence at WVU
- Indicate interest by March of sophomore year
- Be approved for program admission by the beginning of junior year
Questions?
Contact the Director of Graduate Studies, Professor William Franko.
Suggested Plan of Study
First Year
|
Fall
Hours
|
Spring
Hours
|
|---|---|
|
POLS 191
1
|
ENGL 101(GEF 1)
3
|
|
POLS 102 (GEF4)
3
|
GEF 2A
3
|
|
POLS 103 or 260 (GEF 7)
3
|
STAT 111 or 211 (GEF 3)
3
|
|
GEF 2A
3
|
POLS 270 or 271
3
|
|
General Elective
3
|
General Elective
3
|
|
General Elective
3
|
|
| 16 | 15 |
Second Year
|
Fall
Hours
|
Spring
Hours
|
|---|---|
|
ENGL 102 (GEF 1)
3
|
GEF 5
3
|
|
POLS 250
3
|
ECAS Fine Arts Requirement (GEF 6)
3
|
|
General Elective
3
|
POLS 230 or 240
3
|
|
General Elective
3
|
POLS 300
3
|
|
General Elective
3
|
General Elective
3
|
| 15 | 15 |
Third Year
|
Fall
Hours
|
Spring
Hours
|
|---|---|
|
POLS 334 or 360
3
|
POLS Elective/AoE course 3
3
|
|
POLS Elective/AoE course 1
3
|
POLS Elective/AoE course 4
3
|
|
POLS Elective/AoE course 2
3
|
General Elective
3
|
|
General Elective
3
|
General Elective
3
|
|
General Elective
3
|
General Elective
3
|
| 15 | 15 |
Fourth Year
|
Fall
Hours
|
Spring
Hours
|
|---|---|
|
POLS Elective/AoE course 5 (UG)
3
|
POLS 502 (Shared)
3
|
|
POLS 500 (Shared)
3
|
POLS Capstone (UG)
3
|
|
POLS 501 (Shared)
3
|
General Elective (UG)
3
|
|
General Elective (UG)
3
|
General Elective (UG)
3
|
|
POLS 596 (Shared)
1
|
POLS 596 (Shared)
1
|
| 13 | 13 |
Fifth Year
|
Fall
Hours
|
Spring
Hours
|
|---|---|
|
POLS Elective* (400-level or higher, Shared)
3
|
POLS Elective* (400-level or higher, Grad)
3
|
|
POLS Elective* (400-level or higher, Grad)
3
|
POLS Elective* (400-level or higher, Grad)
3
|
|
POLS Elective* (400-level or higher, Grad)
3
|
POLS Elective* (400-level or higher, Grad)
3
|
|
POLS 596 (Grad)
1
|
POLS 596 (Grad)
1
|
| 10 | 10 |
*Excluding POLS 790, POLS 796, and POLS 797