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2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

POL S 497A - Senior Thesis Preparation


Units: 3
Grading Method: LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC

Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing and consent of department thesis adviser. Limited to political science majors with a cumulative 3.0 GPA in upper division political science courses.

Preparation for written thesis to include full literature review and formal research proposal. To be taken prior to POL S 497B .

Maximum Credits: 3
Note: Not open to students with credit in POL S 497B .

Typically Offered: Fall/Spring