Research Methodology Courses

Below is a list of PhD courses for Research Methodology (minor only field) and the most recent syllabi. Introduction to Empirical Political Analysis (PSC 6101) is required of all students and does not count toward a methods minor. REQ are courses that students in the field are expected to take; REC are courses that most students in the field take; OPT are courses that some students in the field may take depending on scheduling, previous coursework, and intellectual interests. This listing does not replace advising by the field convenor or the Director of Graduate Studies. Alternative methodology courses can be taken with faculty advice and approval.

A full list of political science courses, with descriptions, can be found in University Bulletin Graduate Programs. Methods classes may also be available through other political science departments in the DC area.
ยป Course Descriptions

CODE   TITLE   REQ   INSTRUCTOR   SYLL  
PSC 8101 Introduction to Empirical Political Analysis Req Lawrence  
PSC 8102 Empirical Political Analysis Req Bartels  
PSC 8104 Qualitative Research Methods Opt Mylonas  
PSC 8109 Systematic Inquiry / Research Design Opt Adcock  
PSC 8120 Maximum Likelihood Estimation Req Lawrence  
PSC 8185 Longitudinal Analysis Opt Bartels  
PSC 8124 Multilevel Modeling Opt Bartels  
PSC 8286 Selected Topics in American Politics: Empirical Analysis of American Politics Opt Wahlbeck