PhD in Political Science in Tempe United States | Arizona State University

The political science PhD program aims to cultivate academic professionals who excel in both teaching and scholarly research. Students can specialize across four core disciplines: American government, comparative politics, global relations, and political philosophy. Those considering political theory should reach out to the department before applying.

Faculty expertise spans diverse areas including Hispanic political participation, gender in politics, religious-ethnic interactions, conflict studies, rights advocacy, political behavior, and economic policy analysis.

The department houses several research hubs: the Latino Politics Research Center, the Future of War Institute, and a behavioral research lab. Professors also collaborate with university-wide initiatives like the National Security Leadership Lab, the Religion and Conflict Center, the Russian and Eurasian Studies Program, and the Economic Freedom Research Center. Both faculty and doctoral candidates regularly engage in cross-disciplinary projects with national and international scholars, earning prestigious grants and recognition for their work.