PhD in Political Science - Public Policy in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University

Florida State University | 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

Public Policy students in Florida State's Political Science program can collaborate with diverse faculty members who bring wide-ranging expertise and research methodologies. Our policy experts jointly investigate areas including collective decision-making, public opinion's influence on policy, regulatory frameworks and implementation, interactions between legislatures and bureaucracies, fiscal federalism and intergovernmental dynamics, as well as policy innovation and spread. They employ varied analytical techniques such as econometric modeling, game theory, computational simulations, GIS mapping, experimental designs, quasi-experimental approaches, and survey research. Their studies address critical issues in social welfare, healthcare systems, gerontology, environmental policy, urban development, state governance, taxation structures, and public finance.


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.

Tuition USD 19,993

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