Robertson School of Government

Course # World Economic & Political Devel. (WEP) 12 hrs Hrs Term/YrGOV 615 Economic Policy 3GOV 654 International Politics 3GOV 673 International Democratic Development 3GOV 674 The International Economy 3

Course # International Politics (IP) 12 hrs Hrs Term/YrRequired Track Courses (6 credit hours)

GOV 612 Public Policy Analysis (required) 3GOV 654 International Politics (required) 3

Choose 2 Additional Courses from the following (6 credit hours)GOV 638 European Union 3GOV 639 The American & English Constitutions 3GOV 655 International Human Rights 3GOV 659 Qur'anic Law 3GOV 673 International Democratic Development 3GOV 674 The International Economy 3GOV 675 Hemispheric Integration 3GOV 676 Asian Politics 3

Course # Law & Public Policy (LPP) 12 hrs Hrs Term/YrGOV 619 Constitutional Law and Policy I 3GOV 620 Constitutional Law and Policy II 3GOV 623 Public Policy Initiatives 3GOV 636 Congressional Leadership 3

Course # Public Policy (PP) 12 hrs Hrs Term/YrRequired Track Courses (6 credit hours)

GOV 612 Public Policy Analysis (required) 3GOV 636 Congressional Leadership (required) 3

Choose 2 additional courses from the following (6 credit hours)GOV 615 Economic Policy 3GOV 619 Constitutional Law and Policy I 3GOV 620 Constitutional Law and Policy II 3GOV 623 Public Policy Initiatives 3GOV 635 Presidential Leadership 3GOV 654 International Politics 3

Course # Culminating Exp. (Choose one for 3 hrs) Hrs Term/Yr

GOV 695 Internship 3

GOV 698 Professional Project 3

GOV 699 Thesis 3

Law Rigorous Written Skills (Jt Law Only) *See Pg 2 X(Office Use Only) Culm. Exp. Final Approval:

Course # Core Requirements (15 hrs) Hrs Term/Yr

UNIV LIB Lib. Info. Research & Resources 0

GOV 601 Quantitative Analysis 3

GOV 602 Principles of Economics 3

GOV 604 Christian Foundations of Government 3

GOV 610 Political Philosophy 3

GOV 611 American Government 3

Degree Requirements Listed in Black:

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Course # Health Care Policy & Administration (HCA) 12 hrs Hrs Term/YrGOV 683 Health Care Ethics 3GOV 686 Health Care Law & Policy 3GOV 687 Health Care Economics 3GOV 688 Health Care Administration 3

Course # Terrorism & Homeland Defense (THD) 12 hrs Hrs Term/YrGOV 654 International Politics 3GOV 677 Terrorism & Homeland Defense 3GOV 678 Terrorism/Disaster Cons. Mgmt. 3GOV 679 National Security Affairs 3

Course # Political Management (PM) 12 hrs Hrs Term/YrGOV 663 Campaign Management & Strategy 3GOV 664 Political Communication 3GOV 668 Political Organizations & Behavior 3GOV 682 Fundraising & Campaign Finance Strat. 3

Course # Political Leadership & Management (PLM) 12 hrs Hrs Term/YrGOV 635 Presidential Leadership 3GOV 661 Political Leadership & Management 3GOV 664 Political Communication 3GOV 668 Political Organizations & Behavior 3

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Course # Public Administration (PA) 12 hrs Hrs Term/YrGOV 630 Public Human Resource Management 3GOV 634 Public Budgeting and Taxation 3GOV 670 Principles of Public Administration 3GOV 671 Organizational Theory 3

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Track/Certificate Requirements Listed in Gray Below

Students must submit a Graduation Application by the deadline for the term in which they will complete all Approved Degree Plan and university administrative requirements. (For details see: http:www.regent.edu/admin/registrar/DegreeClearance.cfm) If not cleared in the term for which the application is filed, students must submit a new application for the term in which all requirements are met. The $60 graduation fee only needs to be paid once.

It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all academic and administrative requirements for graduation are met.

Graduation:

To request a change to the above student record, submission of a "Change of Program" form is required: http:www.regent.edu/acad/schgov/academics/programchange_form.cfm

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Students register themselves on GENISYS, until the day before the start of the term. After the term starts, students must submit an Add/Drop form to their Admin. Advisor for any registration changes. GENISYS registration is not available at any time for Independent Studies or Culminating Experience courses. Students must follow procedures outlined on the RSG Academics website to seek approval for registration in these specialized courses.

RSG Academics: http://www.regent.edu/acad/schgov/academics/home.htm Regent Univ. Academic Catalog: http://www.regent.edu/general/catalog/ Stud. Handbook: http://www.regent.edu/admin/stusrv/student/Student_Handbook.pdf

Specific Degree Program / Certificate Requirements The Robertson School of Government ("RSG") offers an M.A. in Government (Single Degree), M.A in Government (Joint Degree) and the Certificate of Graduate Studies (non-degree). M.A. Degree students also qualify to receive the Certificate of Graduate Studies in their track(s) of specialization.

*For Fall 2005-Spring 2007 student cohorts, the university catalog requires modifications for the Public Policy and International Politics tracks (other tracks not affected). These cohorts must complete a total of 15 credit hours of track/certificate courses (6 credit hours "required track courses" and 9 credit hours "additional track courses").

M.A. in Government (Single Degree)Total of 39 credit hours

Core Courses (required) 15 credit hours Culminating Experience (required) 3 credit hours

Choose One of the Following Two Options for Remaining 21 credit hours

1) Track/Certificate Option Track/Cert Courses: 12 credit hours Elective Courses: 9 credit hours

2) Interdisciplinary Option (Elective Courses) 21 credit hours

Certificate of Graduate Studies (Non-Degree)Total of 12 credit hours

Non-Degree Certificate students are not required to take Core or Culm. Experience credit hours. However, for the PP and IP certificate, completion of GOV 601 or

equivalent is a prerequisite. *Non-degree students may register for a maximum of 18 credit hours.* During or after certificate completion, students may apply for degree

admission to the M.A. in Government program and transfer all twelve credits upon formal admission.

Choose one of nine Certificate Programs 12 credit hours

Certificates are available in the following tracks of specialization: Public Policy (PP), Law & Policy (LPP), International Politics (IP), World Economic & Political Development (WEP), Terrorism & Homeland Defense (THD),

Political Management (PM), Political Leadership & Management (PLM), Public Administration (PA), Health Care Policy & Administration (HCA). M.A. students may choose to complete one or more certificate tracks. However, the following tracks cannot be combined: PP with LPP, IP with WEP, or PM with PLM.

Elective courses may be chosen from any course taught through RSG. Requests for modification to the ADP must be approved via Academic Petition.

M.A. in Government (Joint Degree) Total of 30 credit hours*Student must be approved by both Regent schools to become part of a Joint Degree program. All requirements for both schools must be met before student can graduate from either school. For Joint Degree requirements and paperwork, see: http://www.regent.edu/acad/schgov/academics/jointdegrees.htm

Joint Degree (with all schools except Law):

Core Courses (required) 15 credit hours Culminating Experience (required) 3 credit hours

Choose One of the Following Two Options for Remaining 12 credit hours

1) Track/Certificate Option Track/Cert Courses: 12 credit hours

2) Interdisciplinary Option (Elective Courses) 12 credit hours

Joint Degree with Law (J.D.):

Core Courses (required): UNIV LIB, GOV 602, 610, 611 9 credit hours Culminating Experience (required in RSG or LAW***) 3 credit hours

Choose One of the Following Two Options for Remaining 18 credit hours

2) Interdisciplinary Option (Elective Courses) 18 credit hours

1) Track/Certificate OptionTrack/Cert Courses: 12 credit hours Elective Courses: 6 credit hours

***Joint Degree with LAW students: GOV 604 is waived. GOV 601 is required only if completing PP or IP track. The Culminating Experience may be satisfied through RSG or LAW school. Student must discuss Culminating Experience options with their faculty advisor and formally notify RSG Student Services in writing of their choice before the end of their 1L year in LAW. If satisfying requirement through LAW, then student must replace the RSG Culminating Experience credit hours with a 3 credit elective course.

Other Important Degree InformationBefore submitting your Approved Degree Plan to Student Services, please review these guidelines for creating your Course Schedule:

* You are not required to complete all core courses before enrolling in track courses or electives. In fact, RSG advises taking one track course per semester. However, there are specific cases where a particular core course may be required before or concurrent with other courses. Please note the following: * For the PP and IP tracks, GOV 601 Quantitative Analysis must be taken in the Fall and is a required prerequisite for GOV 612 Public Policies. * For all other tracks, GOV 601 Quantitative Analysis must be taken in the Spring or Summer. * UNIV LIB Library Research and Resources must be taken in your first semester of enrollment. * GOV 604 Christian Foundations of Government must be taken in your first year. * It is best to take GOV 611 American Government before or concurrent with the following courses: GOV 619, 620, 635, 636, 670, or 671 * It is best to take GOV 602 Principles of Economics before or concurrent with the following courses: GOV 615, 674, or 687 * It is best to take GOV 654 International Politics before or concurrent with the following courses: GOV 638, 655, 659, 673, 674, 675, or 676 * If you choose to do GOV 698 Prof. Project or GOV 699 Thesis for your Culm. Experience, you must register for this class before your last semester in the M.A. program.

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