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Program in Political Science

Richardson, TX

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Overview

Program in Political Science / Program in Political Science is located in Richardson, TX, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA) Political science
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Political science

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 9
Doctoral Degrees 4

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? Yes

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE (minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of 1100)
Thesis Optional
Independent study
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE (minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of 1200, writing 4.5)
Thesis Required
Practicum research

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

31
Applied
22
Accepted
7
Enrolled
71%

Applying

50
Application Fee - Domestic
100
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline July 15th May 1st Yes
Spring deadline November 15th September 1st No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE (minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of 1100)
Master's Degree Requirements Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE (minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of 1200, writing 4.5)
Doctoral Degree Requirements Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards April 30
Types of financial support available Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Institutionally-sponsored Loans
Scholarship and/or loans
Career or field-related internships
Federal Work-Study
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

33
Total Graduate Students
33%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 6.06%
Black or African American 0%
White or Caucasian 42%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 9.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 6.06%
Unknown 3.03%

Gender

Male (51%)
Female (48%)

Faculty

15
Total faculty
Full-time - 14
Part-time - 1
Male (12)
Female (3)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Terrorism and democratic stability, redistricting and representation, trust and social exchange, how economic ideas impact political thought and public policy
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 800 West Campbell Road
Mailstop GR31
Richardson, TX  75080
United States
Contact Dr. Karl Ho
Program Head
Email: kyho@utdallas.edu
Phone: 972-883-2017
Fax: 972-883-2735

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