Graduate Studies
The Department of Political Science offers three graduate degree options. The department currently has approximately 160 graduate students studying on a full-time or part-time basis. For printable information on our three graduate programs please follow this link to the 2009-10 Political Science Information Booklet. Follow the links below for specific information on our graduate level programs and useful information for both current and prospective students:
Admissions
Information for prospective students on how to apply for one of our three graduate programs.
PhD in Political Science
Program description and list of requirements for the PhD program.
Master of Arts in Political Science
Program description and list of requirements for the MA program.
Master of Public Administration
Program description and list of requirements for the MPA program.
Graduate Courses
Link to descriptions of graduate courses in the Department of Political Science and view some sample syllabi of popular courses
Advising and Departmental Forms
Overview and contact information for advisors who can help you in making course and scheduling decisions as well as career planning. Also, relevant forms that may need completed for various aspects of graduate student administration.
Financial Aid & Awards
Description of types of financial aid available from the Department of Political Science.
Career Planning/ Professional Involvement
Strategies to help you plan for a career after graduation, including ways to become more involved in the Political Science profession.
Job Candidates
Information on current and recent graduate students actively seeking employment.
Recent Graduates
A listing with information about alumni from our three graduate degree programs.