Overview

The Political Science from Kent State University is broadly focused on the dynamics surrounding representation, equity, conflict, human rights, development and conflict resolution. Students develop their own research questions in an interdisciplinary and theoretically sophisticated way. Students work with faculty mentors throughout their degree program and often develop and present their own research at regional or national conferences.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Understand the theoretical underpinnings of political science and be able to address real world issues and problems.

Attain research and methodological skills that will further their research and make them attractive to future employers.

Effectively communicate research findings and implications to a range of audiences including scholars, practitioners and citizens.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scope and Epistemology

Quantitative Methods

Qualitative Research Methods

College Teaching in Political Science

Analytic Techniques of Policy-making

Program Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

67 SCH

67-90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 99 other PhDs in Political Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Minimum 3.000 GPA on a 4.000 point scale
Official transcript(s)
GRE scores
Goal statement
Writing sample
Three letters of recommendation
English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 48 months.
National

19954 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10706 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10706 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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