Political Science, Ph.D

The department offers major and minor areas of doctoral study in American politics, public administration, public policy, international relations and comparative politics.

Applicants should have a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher, submit satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination, provide three letters of reference and a sample of written work. The doctoral degree program requires 51 course credits and 24 dissertation credits. As many as 24 credits may be transferable from master’s programs. Foreign language requirements are at the discretion of the candidate’s faculty committee. For further information, contact the department’s graduate advisor.

The Ph.D. degree requires 75 credits beyond the B.A. degree. Of these credits, 30 must be at the 700-level. Of the 30 credits of 700-level course work, 3 credits are required for comprehensive examination.