Graduate Admissions Requirements
The deadline for Ph.D. applicants is January 15; the M.A. is on rolling admissions with a deadline of July 1st .
PH.D. IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
For the Ph.D. in Political Science, students can be admitted with either a B.A./B.S. or an M.A.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Political Science is preferred, but candidates with a degree in related disciplines are welcome to apply.
The Department of Political Science asks applicants to submit the following:
- Complete Graduate Application Form
- Acceptable GRE scores (optional)
- Three letters of recommendation from persons who can authoritatively comment on your academic abilities
- Transcripts from all graduate and/or undergraduate institutions attended
- Statement of your research interests and how GSU’s Political Science Department will help you meet your career and educational goals
- Writing sample
M.A. IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
For an M.A. in Political Science, students need to have a relevant B.A./B.S. The Department of Political Science asks applicants to submit the following:
- Complete Graduate Application Form
- Acceptable GRE scores
- Two letters of recommendation from persons who can authoritatively comment on your academic abilities
- Transcripts from all graduate and/or undergraduate institutions attended
- Statement of your research interests and how GSU’s Political Science Department will help you meet your career and educational goals
- Writing sample
The department seeks applicants with a history of strong academic achievement, clear research interests and potential for excellence at the graduate level.
