Department of Government
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Government's graduate programs. This section contains information on the admissions process, as well as information about our graduate programs, for prospective graduate students.
Admissions Deadlines for Fall 2008
January 3, 2008
All PhD applications
**Please note: unlike previous years, there is only ONE deadline for 2008 PhD applicants. ALL PhD applications will be considered first for admission with funding and then admission without funding automatically.**
February 15, 2008
All MA applications
Our MA programs
The Department of Government offers five Master’s degree programs. Please visit each program’s website for specific information on admission rates, program requirements, and contact information for their Program Directors.
Our PhD programs
The Department of Government offers PhDs in four fields – American Government, Comparative Government, Political Theory, and International Relations. For information on the program requirements for each of these programs, please refer to the Graduate Program Handbook.
Please use the links to the left to learn more about the admissions process and to find the answer to some frequently asked questions about our PhD programs.
Still have questions about our programs? Please contact our Graduate Program Staff.