The Master’s Accelerated Pathways (MAP) provide an opportunity for academically outstanding, currently enrolled UNT Dallas undergraduates to initiate graduate coursework toward a master’s degree in their final undergraduate year, and to complete the bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less combined time than it would take to complete them sequentially. The accelerated pathways allow students to gain valuable knowledge and qualifications while saving time and money to meet their career goals through the attainment of an advanced degree.
To ensure that students taking graduate courses have a high likelihood of success, the Graduate School requires an undergraduate student to meet its minimum, prescribed academic standards and, if applicable, any additional, more stringent standards that may be required by the approved MAP.
Approved Master’s Accelerated Pathways (MAPs):
MAPs are an entry point into an existing master’s degree, not a separate degree.
If no additional dates/deadlines, admission, or academic standards are stated for each MAP, the Graduate School minimum requirements are to be regarded as the MAP requirements.
Pathway to M.S. in Public Leadership
The B.A. in Political Science to M.S. in Public Leadership
Students may contact the Political Science Program Coordinator and/or the Public Leadership Program Coordinator for information about the B.A. in Political Science to M.S. in Public Leadership Pathway. Once students are officially classified as graduate students, the Public Leadership Program Coordinator will serve as the student advisor.
Undergraduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Walt Borges, Phone: 972-338-1552, Email: Walter.Borges@untdallas.edu
Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Janiece Upshaw, Phone: 972-338-1538, Email: Janiece.Upshaw@untdallas.edu
Admission Standards:
- This program is limited only to Political Science.
- Students must have a 3.25 cumulative GPA within the first 75 hours of their degree.
Academic Standards:
- Accelerated students must maintain a B or above in each of the graduate courses in order to apply to the Public Leadership graduate program following the obtainment of their bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Once accepted into the PL graduate program, the 9 hours may transfer as Pass/Fail into the Public Leadership degree plan.
- To successfully complete the B.A. Political Science to M.S. Public Leadership pathway within 5 years, students must graduate with a minimum of a 3.0 in BA (PSCI) and a 3.0 for the MSPL degree.
Recommended Course Sequence Notes:
15 credit hours per fall and spring semester or 30 hours over a full academic year is typically required to graduate with a 120-hour undergraduate degree in 4 years.
Plan assumes TSI College Readiness requirements have been met in all subjects. All prerequisites must be met for course enrollment. Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for TSI requirements and course descriptions for all course prerequisites.
Accelerated Progression for the Graduate Program:
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FALL
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SPRING
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SUMMER1
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Year 1
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PSCI 1040 (TCCN: GOVT 2301; CORE 070)
HIST 2610 (TCCN: HIST 1301; CORE 060)
ENGL 1313 (TCCN: ENGL 1301; CORE 010)
MATH 1342 (CORE 020)
BIOL 1132 (TCCN: BIOL 2406; CORE 030)
Total Credits: 15
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PSCI 1050 (TCCN: GOVT 2302; CORE 070)
HIST 2620 (TCCN: HIST 1302; CORE 060)
COMM 1010 (TCCN: SPCH 1311; CORE 090)
LING 2050 (CORE 090)
ART 1300 (TCCN: ARTS 1301; CORE 050)
Total Credits: 15
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Year 2
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PSCI 2304
COMM 1307 (CORE 010)
ECON 1100 (TCCN: ECON 2302; CORE 080)
CHEM 1360 (CORE 030)
Any elective 8
Total Credits: 15
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PSCI 2307
ENGL 2220 (TCCN: ENGL 2333; CORE 040)
SOCI 1510
Any elective 8
Any elective 8
Total Credits: 15
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Year 3
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PSCI 3330
PSCI 4340
PSCI 4020
Public Law & Policy concentration 4
Advanced PSCI elective 7
Total Credits: 15
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PSCI 3320
PSCI 3301
Advanced PSCI elective 7
Advanced PSCI elective 7
Any elective 8
Total Credits: 15
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Year 4
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PSCI 4350
PLDR 53209
Any elective 8
Any elective 8
Any elective 8
Total Credits: 15
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PSCI 4351
PLDR 50309
PLDR 53539
Any elective 8
Any elective 8
Total Credits: 15
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PLDR 5330
PLDR 5355 (PLDR Elective)
Total Credits: 6
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Year 5
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PLDR 5400
PLDR 5370
PLDR 5300
PLDR 5550 (PLDR Elective)
Total Credits: 12
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PLDR 5390
PLDR 5350 (PLDR Elective)
PLDR 5350 (PLDR Elective)
Total Credits: 9
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1 Even if summer courses are not listed or recommended, students can use the summer sessions to take courses to continue progress to degree attainment. Refer to the course descriptions of the Undergraduate Catalog for information related to course offerings typical for each term.
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2 American Politics concentration - Take one course from the following list PSCI core area: 3110, 3120, 3160, 3340, 3350, 4020, 4100, 4140, and 4310. Also, PSCI 3100 and 4399 as approved by topic; degree plan substitution required.
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3 International Affairs & Comp Govt concentration - Take one course from the following list PSCI core area: PSCI 3300, 3360, 4320, 4321, and 4250. Also, PSCI 3100 and 4399 as approved by topic; degree plan substitution required.
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4 Public Law & Policy concentration - Take one course from the following list PSCI core area: PSCI 3210, 3301, 4200, 4210, 4310, and 4520. Also, PSCI 3100 and 4399 as approved by topic; degree plan substitution required.
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5 Political Behavior concentration - Take one course from the following list not already taken for another PSCI core area: PSCI 3120, 3160, 3301, 3340, 3350, 4120, 4340, 4340. Also, PSCI 3100 and 4399 as approved by topic; degree plan substitution required.
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6 Concentration elective - Select a concentration, i.e., American Politics, International Affairs & Comp Govt, Public Law and Policy or Political Behavior, and take 2 additional courses from the options listed as appropriate (6 sch).
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7 Advanced PSCI electives - Select 12 sch or 4 courses from 3000-4000 level PSCI courses not already taken for other parts of the major.
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8 Any elective - Students must earn at least 120 hours to graduate with this degree. Consult with your academic advisor and an official degree audit to determine if elective credit is needed. The department recommends the following courses: SOCI 1510 (TCCN: SOCI 1301), SOCI 2070 (TCCN: SOCI 2319), SOCI 3550, and HIST 4700.
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Total hours to complete degree: 147 semester credit hours