Department of Political Science, 1414 Social Sciences, 267 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-4144; fax: 612-626-7599)

The political science curriculum is divided into five subfields: formal models and methodology, political theory, American politics, international relations, and comparative politics.

All students are admitted directly into the Ph.D. program. To apply, submit the following through the University's online application (Apply Yourself): The following should be sent directly to the department: unofficial transcripts; applicant statement department application form; GRE scores; a complete set of transcripts in addition to that required by the University; a brief statement expressing the applicant's indicating purpose and goals in pursuing graduate work and outlining research interests; GRE scores; TOEFL or IELTS scores for international students; (in addition to and separate from the statement required as part of the University application form); three letters of recommendation from professors who know the applicant's your academic work, particularly in political science; department form; writing sample(s) of the applicant's written work (preferably papers written for political science courses preferred); and a curriculum vitae. If you believe you qualify for the DOVE (Diversity of Views and Experiences) Fellowship or one of the ICGC (Interdisciplinary Center for Global Change) Fellowships and would like to be considered for nomination, submit a statement explaining your candidacy. Send photocopies of written work; the department cannot guarantee that materials will be returned. Graduate study in the Ph.D. program begins in fall semester; the application deadline is December 15.

Research methodology requirement - Students must demonstrate one of the following: a) high proficiency in one foreign language; b) high proficiency in research methodology; c) low proficiency in two foreign languages; d) low proficiency in one foreign language and low proficiency in research methodology.