Three letters of recommendation. Applicants are encouraged to submit examples of written work. In addition, admission to the graduate program is affected by the number of well-qualified applicants and the limits of available faculty. Those who meet stated minimum academic requirements are not guaranteed admission. The relatively small size of both the M.A. and Ph.D. programs insures individualization of students' degree plans and encourages faculty-student cooperation in areas of special interest.
Financial aid is available.
Applicants are also eligible to compete for university-wide fellowships. Public Law, a comprehensive examination in international relations, and competency in one language in addition to English. Visit the Department of Political Science and International Relations website for additional information.