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Government & International Affairs

New PhD Program in Government at the Department of Government and International Affairs

Focus of the PhD Program:
The PhD in Government at the Department of Government and International Affairs focuses research and teaching in the area of Sustainable Communities in a globalizing world. More specifically, the doctoral program addresses the impact of the globalization process on public policy and political communities. The Ph.D. in Government will utilize the rich expertise of the programs in Political Science, International Relations and Public Administration. Our doctoral program’s theoretical depth, methodological rigor, and emphasis on practical application will provide a multidisciplinary perspective to the study of governance in a global environment. Regardless of students’ career goals, this Ph.D. in government will enable graduates to conduct sophisticated research and contribute to policy making in the field of international relations, comparative politics, American government, political theory, and public administration.

The Ph.D. in Government is a multidisciplinary study with two tracks:

Public Affairs and Sustainable Political Communities

Financial Aid:

Graduate Assistantships provide approximately $15,000 per year plus 9 credits of tuition waiver per semester.

Admissions Requirements:

  • Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
  • A concise personal statement about your academic goals
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation, preferably by academics
  • GRE scores and when applicable TOEFL scores
  • Official Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate level courses
  • Writing sample of no more than 30 pages

To Apply:

The university’s application for admission is available online at http://admissions.grad.usf.edu/prospective/Graduate_Applicatioin.html

For further information about USF Graduate programs see their websites at http://www.grad.usf.edu/newsite/main.asp

The deadline for fall 2010 entry is FEBRUARY 15TH.

For additional information contact the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Conteh-Morgan at econtehm@cas.usf.edu

Or email the Ph.D. program at gia.phd@cas.usf.edu

Also you can contact Verlisa Brascom at vbrascom@cas.usf.edu