The University also offers other relevant master's degree programs in Justice Administration, Political Science, and Sociology. A minimum total GRE score of 1500 is generally required. Those applicants whose native language is not English and who do not hold a degree from a university where the language of instruction is English must also submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language, with a minimum score of 550. Students in the Ph.D. Program may receive a maximum of four years of support. They also provide for remission of tuition and health insurance.
Early application is encouraged.
University Fellowships are also be available through the Graduate School. These fellowships are highly competitive and awarded only to full-time students with exemplary records who are commencing study toward the Ph.D. Interested applicants should notify the Program Director, who is responsible for making nominations to the Graduate School. The fellowships are normally tenable for two years. Support from departmental funds is available for an additional two years. Early application is required.