Political Science

• Transcripts
• Recommendation Letters
• Academic Statement of Purpose
• Personal History Statement
• Academic Writing Sample (not required for Certificate and Non-Degree applicants)
  • The writing sample should be an academic paper or research report that displays the applicant’s writing and analytical skills.
• Resume (1-5 Pages)

This program accepts the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars basic requirements as described on the English Proficiency Requirements page for our on-campus programs. English Proficiency Scores are not required for our online programs.

• Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
  • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

• Current master’s students wishing to move to a doctoral degree program in this same graduate program will not be required to submit a new application.