Political Science
General Information
Degree offered:
A.M., Ph.D., JD/MA (Note: Applicants interested in the JD/MA will make application to the Law School rather than to the Graduate School.)
Faculty working with students:
40
Students: 85
Students receiving Financial Aid:
95% (no financial aid for A.M.)
Deadline for Fall 2009 Application: December 15 (priority deadline)
Spring Application:
no
Part time study available:
Part-time MA is possible; not Ph.D.
Test required:
GRE General. English test for all international students pursuant to requirements of the Graduate School.
Program Description
The graduate program in Political Science is designed primarily to prepare students for teaching and research. Major fields of specialization are American politics, comparative government and politics, international relations, political methodology, and political philosophy. Students may also take courses in three specialized theme fields: (1) Political Economy, (2) Race and Ethnic Politics, and (3) Religion and Politics. The classes are small, and there is a high level of interaction between faculty and students both within fields and across fields. Resources for study include the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI); the Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity and Gender in the Social Sciences (REGSS); the Program on Democracy, Institutions, and Political Economy (DIPE); and the Political Institutions and Public Choice Program (PIPC).
Other Requirements
10-15 page writing sample; applications must be complete by December 15.