Political Methodology - Field Requirements
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Division of Areas
A. The following fields are designated as Areas of Specialization:
- Intermediate Quantitative Analysis (maximum likelihood)
- Qualitative Methodology
- Advanced Quantitative Analysis (Bayesian models, Time-Series, statistical computing, large sample theory, ecological inference)
- Categorical Data Analysis
- Survey Research Methods
- Measurement and Research Design
- Applied Nonparametric Models
- Demographic Processes and Methods
- Applied Time Series and Dynamic Models
- Logic
- Structural Equation Models
B. For purposes of preparing reading lists for graduate students, a "core" list in each of the above areas will be prepared by the Methodology Field Committee, and updated periodically. Additional reading lists will be defined by the candidate's examination committee, consistent with the particular areas of specialization selected by the candidate.
Field Requirements
A. All students choosing Methodology as a major field must complete Maximum Likelihood and four additional seminars (or seminar equivalents) beyond the Political Science Core and Linear Models.
B. All students choosing Methodology as a first-minor (exam) field must complete Maximum Likelihood and two additional seminars (or seminar equivalents) beyond the Political Science Core and Linear Models.
C. All students choosing Methodology as a second-minor exam (non-exam) field must complete Linear Models and two additional seminars (or seminar equivalents) beyond the Political Science Core.
D. Any seminar or course from outside the Political Science Department must be approved by the Methodology Committee.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
Fall - Year 1
- Conduct of Inquiry (POS 6736) (core)
- Scope and Epistemology (POS 6716) (core)
- Seminar in other field
Spring - Year 1
- Data Analysis (POS 6737) (core)
- Survey Research (POS 6757)
- Seminar in other field
Fall - Year 2
- Politics and Theory (core)
- Regression Analysis
- Seminar in other field
Spring - Year 2
- Maximum Likelihood
- Fourth Methods Seminar
- Seminar in other field
- M.A. Defense
Fall - Year 3
- Fifth Methods seminar
- Seminar in other field
- Readings
Spring - Year 3
- Qualifying Exams
