PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science 48 months PHD Programme By University of Idaho |TopUniversities

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

PoliticsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Study Level

PHD

The building blocks of government. Local, state and federal governments are built on a complex structure of systems, issues, ideas, processes and policies. In this program, you will examine the science behind politics and the factors that help make governments work.. As a political science major, you will explore modern-day political issues – like health care and education – and study the history of governments around the world. You will learn about topics related to globalization, American presidencies, political revolutions, civil rights and more. Students gain practical exposure to the field through internships with the legislature, political campaigns and other hands-on learning opportunities. With this degree, you may become a/an: Community organizer Government administrator Analyst Political campaign manager Elected official City planner, city housing administrator Housing administrator Communications coordinator Public affairs advisor Coordinator of federal- or state-funded aid Counselor Immigration officer Journalist Labor relations specialist Human resources manager Policy analyst Publisher Policymaker Teacher Consultant Lawyer (with additional education)

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Study Level

PHD

The building blocks of government. Local, state and federal governments are built on a complex structure of systems, issues, ideas, processes and policies. In this program, you will examine the science behind politics and the factors that help make governments work.. As a political science major, you will explore modern-day political issues – like health care and education – and study the history of governments around the world. You will learn about topics related to globalization, American presidencies, political revolutions, civil rights and more. Students gain practical exposure to the field through internships with the legislature, political campaigns and other hands-on learning opportunities. With this degree, you may become a/an: Community organizer Government administrator Analyst Political campaign manager Elected official City planner, city housing administrator Housing administrator Communications coordinator Public affairs advisor Coordinator of federal- or state-funded aid Counselor Immigration officer Journalist Labor relations specialist Human resources manager Policy analyst Publisher Policymaker Teacher Consultant Lawyer (with additional education)

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Graduate school applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score of 525 on the paper test; Completion of the University of Idaho American Language and Culture Program (ALCP); SAT critical reading minimum score of 500; Completion from Lewis-Clark State College Institute of Intensive English Bridge Program; Pearson (PTE) Academic score of 48; ELS Language Centers, pass of Level 112; Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English), pass; Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), pass; Cambridge International "O" Levels, pass; MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of 74.

4 Years
Jan-2000

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