Students who have done distinguished academic work in the department may wish to write an honors thesis during their senior year.  Those interested in such a project should consult an advisor and submit a proposal prior to the completion of their junior year.  Thesis writers should enroll in PolSci 490 (Fall) and PolSci 491 (Spring).  Theses tend to run approximately 60-100 pages.  Senior-thesis students graduating in June must submit full DRAFT of their thesis to their advisor by MARCH 1st.  Senior-thesis students graduating in December must submit a full DRAFT of their thesis to their advisor by November 1st.

Requirements for the Internship Program

Political Science majors may earn credits in an approved internship program.  (For details please contact the Political Science Internship Director; also see the literature handout outside the department office.) For summer internships, consult with Professor Paul Watanabe.

Scholarship, Awards, and Prizes

Each Spring, the David C. Knapp Scholarships in Political Science allow us to offer a total of roughly $4000 toward payment of the tuition and fees of one or two outstanding students.  For information on how to apply for this award, speak with Professors Bussiere, Schotten, or Weiner.  In addition, there is a Rusty Simonds Award of about $1700 given to a graduating senior who will pursue graduate study or, occasionally, to a UMB alumna or alumnus who is currently pursuing graduate study.