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The Department of Political Science offers diversified and flexible programs of graduate study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. The aim is to provide the highest quality graduate training for students who go on to academic teaching and research positions, and to non-academic careers in the public and private sectors. Thegraduate students benefit from an active, engaged faculty, extensive methodological training, a focus in the department on inter-disciplinary approaches, and close work with a faculty mentor under our apprenticeship model of faculty-student relationships. Doctoral students are trained in primary and secondary fields, in addition to methods. The primary field is chosen from the department's four traditional sub-fields (American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory) and is completed via coursework and a written comprehensive exam.
University online application,Official transcripts, Three letters of recommendation, Statement of purpose, Resume or CV, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, MAT, IELTS, TOEFL, Statement of Personal Achievements/Contributions, Financial information, Writing SamplePublic policySocial servicePolitical workEducationHistoric preservationArt conservationGovernmental workUrban planning/developmentCommunity leadership
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University of California Santa Barbara
