Overview
Political Science from Colorado State University combines a specialization in environmental politics and policy with broad knowledge in two of the traditional sub-fields of Political Science (American politics, comparative politics, international relations, public policy and administration, and political theory).
Careers
This program prepares doctoral students for academic positions in Political Science and interdisciplinary environmental studies programs as well as a wide variety of public and private sector careers related to environmental politics and policy. The department enjoys an exceptional placement record in academic institutions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative environmental policy
- Environmental Politics and Policy
- International environmental policy
- U.S. environmental policy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
History International Relations Political Science View 40 other PhDs in History in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Official transcript from each college and university previously attended, scores on the aptitude test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE),
- GPA of 3.5, verbal and quantitative scores of 308 or better (1200 on the old GRE scoring system), and an analytical score of 5.0. Ph.D. applicants must also provide a 15-page writing sample.
- English Proficiency
- Three letters of recommendation,
- A writing sample,
- A resume,
- A brief (300-500 words) statement of interest.
- Applicants must either have a master’s degree by the time they begin their doctoral studies or they must have earned at least 24 credits as students in the department’s M. A. program.
Tuition Fee
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International
30858 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30858 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
30858 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30858 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
15130 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15130 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Fort Collins
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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