Overview

Program in Political Science / Program in Political Science is located in Salt Lake City, UT, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Comparative politics
Master of Science (MS)	International relations
Master of Science (MS)	Comparative politics
Master of Arts (MA)	Political theory
Master of Arts (MA)	International relations
Master of Science (MS)	Political theory
Master of Science (MS)	American politics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	International relations
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Political theory
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	American politics
Master of Arts (MA)	Public administration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Public administration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Comparative politics
Master of Arts (MA)	American politics
Master of Science (MS)	Public administration

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	84
Doctoral Degrees	5

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Final project, defense
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

47

Applied

31

Accepted

14

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

65

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.2
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.2

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 580 TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	April 1
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

197

Total Graduate Students

3%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.15%
Black or African American	1.02%
White or Caucasian	77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	2.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.51%
Two or more races	4.57%
Unknown	1.52%

Gender

Male (45%)

Female (54%)

Faculty

23

Total faculty

Full-time - 21

Part-time - 2

Male (17)

Female (6)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	International relations. American politics. public policy health related. gender issues in politics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	467,853

Location & Contact

Address 332 South 1400 East, Building 73, Room 223
Salt Lake City, UT  84112-1107
United States

Contact Dr. Brent J. Steele
Department Chair and Professor
Email: brent.steele@utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-7031
Fax: 801-585-6492

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