Political Science · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU POL S 497A — Senior Thesis Preparation

3.00 units 2 enrollment options

Preparation for a written thesis, to include full literature review and formal research proposal. To be taken prior to Political Science 497B. Not open to students with credit in Poltical Science 497B.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: Upper division standing and consent of department thesis adviser. Limited to political science majors with a cumulative 3.0 GPA in upper division political science courses.

Upper division standing and consent of department thesis adviser. Limited to political science majors with a cumulative 3.0 GPA in upper division political science courses.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
11951 Sup	In person	Open	2 / 10	TBA	To be Announced	Jonathan Graubart	3.8/5 · 127 reviews Difficulty 3.5 · 59% take again

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
3874 Sup	In person	Open	0 / 10	TBA	To be Announced	Farid Abdel-Nour	4.3/5 · 153 reviews Difficulty 3.9 · 90% take again

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