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The political science Ph.D. program excels due to its intimate scale and faculty variety. Doctoral candidates must choose primary and secondary specializations from the department's focus areas, which encompass:
American government, Cross-national political systems, Global affairs, Government operations, Policy analysis
Students must pass comprehensive exams in both their primary and secondary fields. The university grants the Ph.D. for exceptional scholarly work demonstrating original contributions. This prestigious degree recognizes outstanding capability and accomplishment. The political science doctorate is carefully structured to enable students to:
Hone investigative abilities through rigorous training in research methods, political systems, and policy challenges
Equip themselves for academic positions, government service, policy roles, or private sector careers demanding advanced analytical, communication, and research capabilities
Conduct cutting-edge investigations into political and policy-related matters
Student must have
Fall application & assistantship deadline: January 15