Overview

School of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs / School of Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs is located in Pullman, WA, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Political science
Master of Public Administration (MPA)	Public affairs
(Graduate Certificate)	Bioethics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Political science

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	12
Doctoral Degrees	2
Other Advanced Degrees	6

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required Oral exam
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Oral exam, written exam

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

52

Applied

28

Accepted

16

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	February 1st	No
Spring deadline	November 1st	July 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.5

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 1
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships

Student Body

48

Total Graduate Students

8%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.42%
Black or African American	2.08%
White or Caucasian	66%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.08%
Asian	2.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2.08%
Unknown	6.25%

Gender

Male (54%)

Female (45%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Political psychology and image theory, grass roots environmental policy, federal juvenile policy
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 644880
Pullman, WA  99164-4880
United States

Contact Dr. Thomas Preston
Professor/Director
Email: tpreston@wsu.edu
Phone: 509-335-5225
Fax: 509-335-7990

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