The Ph.D. Program in Political Science

The Ph.D. program provides advanced scholarly understanding of political science and international relations.  Students are expected to develop the substantive knowledge, theoretical perspectives, and foreign language and methodological skills necessary for conducting research and teaching in these fields.  Most students pursuing a Ph.D. anticipate employment at a university or research institute.

Students in the Ph.D. program in Political Science will choose a first field from American Politics; Comparative Politics; International Relations; Political Theory; or Public Administration and Public Policy.  Students will also choose a second field from those listed above with the addition of Research Methodology. 

A summary document of the Ph.D. requirements can be found here.