- Strong GPA, typically above 3.4
- Strong letters of recommendation indicating ability or potential to conduct rigorous scientific research
- Strong writing skills, as demonstrated in a personal statement and a research-based writing sample
What does it cost?
Tuition waivers and stipends are offered on a competitive basis. Otherwise, check out our cost calculator or visit student financial services for information on estimated costs.
How long will it take?
A minimum of 48 semester hours of graduate coursework must be completed beyond the master’s.
Where will I take classes?
Atlanta Campus
Application Deadlines
- Fall: April 15
Priority deadline for assistantships: January 15 - Spring: Does not admit
- Summer: Does not admit
Political Science, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies
Micheal Fix
[email protected]
404-413-6159
Georgia State University’s Ph.D. in Political Science offers training for careers in research and teaching in the heart of Atlanta. More information on our placement history is available on the Political Science website.
Our Ph.D. program is methodologically, demographically and geographically diverse. Students receive careful mentoring from their first day. Alumni work in academic, private, governmental, non-governmental and policy agencies worldwide.
Program Details
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12 hours in a major field
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6 hours in a minor field
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3 hours in one field outside of major/minor fields
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12 hours of research methods training
Note: Students can take courses at Emory University and Georgia Tech.
For more information about course requirements, go to the course catalog.
Graduates of our Ph.D. program will be able to research and teach about a range of political questions with the highest level of rigor. They take jobs for which these skills are in high demand in the academy, the private sector, in government or within civil society. While Georgia State alumni are particularly attractive in Georgia and the rest of the Southeast, they are also highly sought-after by universities around the globe.
To learn more, go to https://politicalscience.gsu.edu/home/graduate/placement-history/recent-ph-d-graduates/
Description
Careers
Our program has a strong placement record in a range of positions, including:
- Research-focused universities
- Teaching-focused universities
- Liberal arts colleges
- Diplomatic corps/foreign service
- Governmental agencies
- Non-governmental organizations
- Think-tanks
- Policy advocacy groups
- Political campaigns
- Market research
- Data science
Contacts
Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Michael Fix
[email protected]
404-413-6159
25 Park Pl NE #2500
Atlanta, GA 30303
The information shared provides an overview of Georgia State’s offerings. For details on admissions requirements, tuition, courses and more, refer to the university catalogs.