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مصاريف
تاريخ البدء
2025-05-01
وسيلة الدراسة
مدة
حقائق البرنامج
تفاصيل البرنامج
درجة
درجة الدكتوراه
تخصص رئيسي
Political Sciences and Civics | International Relations | Public Policy Studies
التخصص
دراسات ثقافية
لغة الدورة
إنجليزي
دفعات
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عن البرنامج

نظرة عامة على البرنامج


The Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science program provides a comprehensive foundation in political science, allowing students to specialize in areas such as American politics, comparative politics, and international relations. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary research, international study opportunities, and career preparation in academia, government, and the private sector. Students receive funding support and access to state-of-the-art research facilities.

مخطط البرنامج


Degree Overview:

  • Program: Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science
  • Overview: The program provides a broad foundation in classic and contemporary theoretical, empirical, and methodological debates in political science, while allowing for specialization in chosen areas of interest.
  • Objectives:
  • Understand and critically evaluate the scholarly literature of political science.
  • Attain expertise in a chosen subfield and another subfield.
  • Become proficient in a variety of research methods.
  • Conduct independent research in the field.
  • Develop effective teaching and research skills.
  • Understand the function of the political science profession.
  • Program Description: Students can specialize in American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public law, and public policy.

Outline:

  • Structure: 60 credits beyond the bachelor's degree.
  • Coursework:
  • Major and Second Field coursework
  • Comprehensive Exams in the Major and Second Field
  • Doctoral Dissertation (two options: book-format or three article-format)
  • Content:
  • American Politics: national institutions, sub-national governance, mass behavior.
  • Comparative Politics: similarities and differences of state politics, state formation, political mobilization, etc.
  • International Relations: political interactions between individuals, groups, states, and institutions, global governance, global security, international political economy.
  • Political Theory: history of political thought, critical, democratic, feminist, and interpretive theories, American political thought.
  • Public Law: public law as a site for political contestation, execution of power, institutional development and destruction.
  • Public Policy: concrete cases of public policy in American and comparative contexts, government operation, politics' effect on citizens' lives.
  • Modules:
  • Each field of study has specific modules covering different sub-areas within that field.

Assessment:

  • Methods:
  • Comprehensive exams in the major and second field.
  • Evaluation of doctoral dissertation by dissertation committee.
  • Criteria:
  • Demonstrated understanding of the chosen field(s) of study.
  • Ability to conduct independent research and analyze data.
  • Effective communication of research findings in written and oral format.

Teaching:

  • Methods:
  • Traditional lectures and seminars.
  • Independent research under the guidance of faculty advisors.
  • Faculty:
  • Renowned scholars with expertise in various subfields of political science.
  • Unique Approaches:
  • Emphasis on interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
  • Opportunities for international research and study abroad.
  • Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources.

Careers:

  • Potential Paths:
  • University Faculty
  • Research Director
  • Legislative Writer
  • Public Policy Analyst
  • Campaign Consultant
  • Teaching Professor
  • Public and Private Sector Opportunities:
  • Government agencies, NGOs, international organizations, political consulting firms, research institutions.

Other:

  • Funding: Most students receive 3-4 years of funding including tuition waiver and stipend.
  • Career Services: Departmental and College support in preparing for the job market.
  • Fieldwork: Opportunities for research and internship experiences.
  • Admission requirements and application materials are not covered in this section.
عرض المزيد
عن الجامعة
درجة الدكتوراه
الماجستير
درجة البكالوريوس
الدبلومة
الدورات

تأسست جامعة ألباني في عام 1884 وكانت أول مؤسسة تعليمية تقدم دورات درجة البكالوريوس في نيويورك في عام 1915. تقدم الجامعة أكثر من 50 دورة جامعية و 125 دورة دراسات عليا في مجالات مختلفة مثل التاريخ والبيولوجيا واللغات وعلم الأعصاب. بفضل هذه الخبرة الواسعة، أتقنت الجامعة أساليب التدريس لمنح طلابها تعليمًا عالي الجودة.

يبلغ معدل القبول في جامعة ألباني 54.3٪، ولكن يمكن أن يرتفع إلى 84.1٪ للتطبيقات المبكرة. تضم الجامعة حاليًا أكثر من 17,944 طالبًا.

تصنيف جامعة ألباني

  • #147 في تصنيف الجامعات الوطنية (تصنيف أخبار الولايات المتحدة والتقرير العالمي 2020)
  • #196 في تصنيفات الجامعات الأمريكية (THE 2020)
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متطلبات القبول

Entry Requirements:


Applicants:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester hours of coursework.
  • Three letters of recommendation from professors familiar with your academic work.
  • Official GRE or LSAT scores.
  • Statement of goals, including a description of your field of interest, related background, desired area of study and research emphasis or career goals.
  • Writing sample demonstrating your research and analytical skills.

International Applicants:

  • In addition to the above requirements, international applicants must also submit the following:
  • Official transcripts evaluated by a credential evaluation service such as WES or ECE.
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores demonstrating English language proficiency.

Special Notes:

  • Students who have been convicted of a felony should contact the Dean's Office of the intended academic program to discuss potential implications.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • International students whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving a minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL iBT, 6.5 on the IELTS, or 58 on the PTE Academic.
  • It is important to note that these are general requirements, and specific requirements may vary depending on your individual academic background and research interests.
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