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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Department of Political Science
Las Vegas, NV
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Overview
University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Department of Political Science is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 0 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Professional paper |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Oral examination |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
16
Applied
10
Accepted
8
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 2 letters of recommendation; personal statement; bachelor's degree; minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.3 in BA, 3.5 in MA; 3 letters of recommendation; personal statement; writing sample |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
29
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.9% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10.34% |
| White or Caucasian | 68% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
Gender
Male (79%)
Female (20%)
Faculty
10
Total faculty
Full-time - 10
Part-time - 0
Male (6)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | International political economy and security, democratization, demographic change and its consequences, ancient political philosophy, political behavior, political institutions and parties, political methodology. |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 455029
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5029
United States
Box 455029
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5029
United States
Contact
Dr. David Damore
Chair and Professor
Email: psc.chair@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-5258
Fax: 702-895-1065
Chair and Professor
Email: psc.chair@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-5258
Fax: 702-895-1065
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