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The graduate program in the Political Science Department aims to equip students for academic professions, balancing research and teaching preparation. Alumni frequently leverage their political science expertise in careers beyond academia as well. The Ph.D. curriculum covers four main disciplines: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory, focusing on cultivating research capabilities for dissertation completion. At Temple University's College of Liberal Arts, the 46-credit Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science enables students to perform innovative research while refining teaching abilities, exploring themes like global affairs, political systems, philosophical thought, and economic governance. Our distinguished faculty, known for their scholarly contributions, incorporate active research into doctoral instruction, specializing in American politics, comparative government, international affairs, and political philosophy. Doctoral candidates actively participate in departmental activities, engaging in research, instruction, and collaboration with both faculty and peers. Discover more about our Political Science Ph.D. candidates and their academic pursuits.