Political Science PhD

Political Science PhD is a PhD program taught at University of Idaho, USA. Intake: Fall. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (78 credits) options.

The Political Science PhD at the University of Idaho is a research-intensive doctoral program that trains students for careers in government, think tanks, and public or private sector research organizations. It offers two specialized tracks: public opinion and public policy analysis.

In the public opinion track, students study the psychological, social, and institutional factors that shape political attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Students complete advanced training in survey research, experimental methods, and the study of mass and elite opinions. In the public policy analysis track, students focus on formulating, implementing, and evaluating public policies at local, national, and international levels, using policy design, causal inference, and quantitative and qualitative methods.

Across both tracks, students engage in methodological training and original research that contributes to the scholarly understanding of political processes. The program is described as having close student/faculty interaction and a wide range of faculty expertise.

The minimum requirements for admission in Political Science PhD at University of Idaho for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Idaho.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Idaho as pre-requiste for admission in Political Science PhD.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Education level: Master’s degree

GPA: 3.0

GRE: No

TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 100/7.0/130 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)

Number of references: Three

Other requirements: U of I encourages pre-approval from a program faculty member before applying

Contact the department’s Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor Florian Justwan ([email protected]) before applying to discuss which faculty are currently taking new doctoral students.

TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 100/7.0/130 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)

Please check detail of study units at https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/degree-finder/political-science-phd

• Regulatory Affairs Managers
• Compliance Managers
• Economists
• Environmental Economists
• Political Scientists
• Postsecondary Economics Teachers
• Postsecondary Political Science Teachers
• Postsecondary Law Teachers
• Postsecondary Communications Teachers
• Judicial Law Clerks

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.