Program Overview

Political Science PhD

The Department of Political Science offers a broad-spectrum of courses designed to build a solid foundation of knowledge and experience.

Program Details

• The General Catalog provides the most up to date course listings, degree requirements and study plans.
• The program is offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Research Areas

• The department is involved in various research areas, including:
  • Getting Started with Political Science and International Relations Research
  • Faculty Awards
  • Hawkeye Poll
  • Benjamin F Shambaugh Conference
  • Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Graduate Programs

• The department offers a Political Science PhD program.
• The program includes:
  • Admission Requirements
  • Curriculum
  • Financial Aid
  • Students with Disabilities
• Other graduate program details include:
  • Graduate Student Publications
  • Admissions Process
  • Current Graduate Students
  • Graduate Student Awards
  • Graduate Student Conference Presentations
  • Hire a Ph.D.
  • Recent Student Placement

Undergraduate Programs

• The department offers undergraduate programs, including:
  • Majors, Minors, and Certificates
  • Courses
  • Experiential Learning
  • Advising
  • Undergraduate Scholarships
  • Career Opportunities
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Political Science Peer Mentors
  • Political Matters LLC
  • Pre-Law Resources
  • Honors in the Major