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Develop a sophisticated grasp of international affairs through a Political Science PhD program at Case Western Reserve University's College of Arts and Sciences. Our doctorate curriculum enables deep exploration of global governance, power dynamics, and policy evaluation while pursuing innovative research in your specialization. Graduates emerge prepared for roles in higher education, social research, advocacy, nonprofit sectors, and governmental institutions. The program mandates completion of 63 credit hours, rigorous PhD qualifying exams, and an original dissertation. The comprehensive assessment challenges candidates to analyze, synthesize, and implement core theories within their specialization, trace its historical development, and suggest future research pathways. This evaluation verifies candidates' mastery of political science scholarship.