Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Political Science - Comparative Politics in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
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Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Florida State University offers a distinctive Comparative Politics program with a fresh approach. Our comparative faculty examine political systems through the lens of core issues like executive-legislative dynamics and party systems, rather than focusing solely on specific nations or regions. Nearly all our comparative politics scholars share a research emphasis on political institutions, exploring how they influence political results, their structural design, and their evolution over time. A key specialization examines how institutions impact democratic effectiveness, including aspects like citizen representation, democratic stability, governmental accountability, public trust, and economic prosperity. Additional institutional research areas at FSU include coalition governance and cabinet formation, environmental policy agencies, connections between public perceptions and institutional effectiveness, and how voting systems shape party politics. Since many political institutions remain stable within nations, our faculty primarily conducts large-scale, multinational comparative studies - analyzing institutional frameworks across numerous countries simultaneously. This focus on extensive cross-national research sets our program apart from other comparative politics programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while enrolled as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree
Letters of Recommendation (3 Required): All requests for letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically within the application. The department does not accept non-electronic versions of letters of recommendation. You must enter the names and email addresses of each letter writer in the appropriate place in the University application.
4. Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Please submit a current resume/curriculum vitae with the application.
5. Statement of Purpose: The Statement of Purpose should not exceed 500 words and should describe your interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in political science, your qualifications, and your long-term career goals.
6. Assistantship Application (Optional): The application for the LeRoy Collins Fellowship in State Politics and Policy should consist of a 500-word statement indicating why you wish to hold the fellowship.
Unofficial GRE Score Report (Optional): To expedite processing of applications, the Department will accept a scanned copy of the GRE score report from the applicant.
Unofficial Transcripts (Optional)
Writing Sample (Optional)
The program requires that international students complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (250 computer-based, 100 internet-based). The target for admission is 10-15 new students per year. This keeps the program small, thereby allowing for close collaboration between graduate students and faculty.
Letters of Recommendation (3 Required): All requests for letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically within the application. The department does not accept non-electronic versions of letters of recommendation. You must enter the names and email addresses of each letter writer in the appropriate place in the University application.
4. Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Please submit a current resume/curriculum vitae with the application.
5. Statement of Purpose: The Statement of Purpose should not exceed 500 words and should describe your interest in pursuing a doctoral degree in political science, your qualifications, and your long-term career goals.
6. Assistantship Application (Optional): The application for the LeRoy Collins Fellowship in State Politics and Policy should consist of a 500-word statement indicating why you wish to hold the fellowship.
Unofficial GRE Score Report (Optional): To expedite processing of applications, the Department will accept a scanned copy of the GRE score report from the applicant.
Unofficial Transcripts (Optional)
Writing Sample (Optional)
The program requires that international students complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (250 computer-based, 100 internet-based). The target for admission is 10-15 new students per year. This keeps the program small, thereby allowing for close collaboration between graduate students and faculty.
Tuition
USD
19,993