The Department of Political Science offers a general Ph.D. degree with concentrations in American Politics (including public policy and public law), Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory. Beyond mastering the substantive content in these fields of study and developing their own research agendas, students are expected to develop a strong understanding of the tools and approaches central to the scientific study of politics. The program requires students to complete 60 credits beyond the Bachelor of Arts or 48 credits beyond the Master of Arts. The program seeks to prepare students for both academic and non-academic careers. The former includes academic positions at colleges and universities, and the latter includes employment with public, private, and non-profit organizations and institutions. It is expected that the students will complete the program in five to six years.
Available Options
Post-Bachelor鈥檚 - American Politics Track
Post-Bachelor鈥檚 鈥� Comparative Politics Track
Post-Bachelor鈥檚 鈥� International Relations Track
Post-Bachelor鈥檚 - Political Theory Track
Post-Master鈥檚 - American Politics Track
Post-Master鈥檚 鈥� Comparative Politics Track
Post-Master鈥檚 鈥� International Relations Track
Post-Master鈥檚 - Political Theory Track
Learning Outcomes
To prepare students for job opportunities in higher education and the private sector.
To develop advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge in the major fields of Political Science.
To allow students to acquire the appropriate research skills to engage in high quality original scholarship.
To develop the ability to write competent, sophisticated research publishable in peer-reviewed outlets.
September 2025
College of Liberal Arts
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.,
LAS VEGAS,
Nevada,
89154, United States
Applicants must possess a B.A. or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.30, or M.A. or equivalent from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.50. Under special circumstances the department may consider applicants with lower GPAs.
English Proficiency:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74; (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213; (Internet-based) Minimum score - 80
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum score: 6.5
Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score: 105
Michigan Test of English Language Placement (MTELP): Minimum score: 85
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum score: 65
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