The Doctor of Philosophy in political science program enhances your leadership and research skills while you specialize in American government, comparative politics, international relations, political theory or public administration. You will build on your existing theoretical knowledge, writing and research skills while you further specialize in one of five subfields of study.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Affiliated College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Degree(s) Offered: Ph.D. in Political Science
Area(s) of Emphasis:
Program Requires GRE: No
Letters of Recommendation: 3
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | January 15 | January 15 |
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Department of Political Science
Zulauf Hall 415
Program website
815-753-1011
Director of Graduate Studies
Michael Clark, Ph.D.
mclark12@niu.edu
Application Contact
pols@niu.edu
815-753-1011