Government (PhD)
Department website: http://liberalarts.utexas.edu/government/
All candidates for graduate degrees are expected to develop a broad competence in the discipline as a whole as well as expertise in specific areas. The program offers specialized instruction in the following fields: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, methodology, political theory, public law, and public policy.
Graduate Handbook
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Minimum Hours Required: 42
Average total hours for program: 105-126
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | ||
| Hours chosen from: Foundation coursework in political science | ||
| Hours chosen from: Specialized coursework in major field of study | ||
| Hours chosen from: Specialized coursework in minor field of study | ||
| Participate in second-year review | ||
| Pass a written examination in the major field | ||
| Dissertation | ||
Prepare and defend a dissertation proposal | ||
Write an original dissertation and successfully defend it in oral examination | ||
| Dissertation (students may take any credit hour combination of Dissertation equaling 6 credit hours) | ||
| All students must also follow the requirements and policies below: | ||
| Graduate Liberal Arts Requirements | ||
| Graduate University Requirements | ||
Additional Requirements and Policy
Additional information on specific requirements and procedures is available from the department.