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Public Affairs

Program Information

School: School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences

Program: Public Affairs

Test Score Required: 1000 GRE
Mail Graduate Record Examination (GRE) official scores to UT Dallas Office of Enrollment Services.

Catalog Page: PhD

Letters of Recommendation: 3

Completed Request for Recommendation Adobe Acrobat Reader Icon (Requires Adobe Reader) forms from individuals able to judge your probable success in graduate school. Letters of recommendation may be sent directly to the program.

Resume: no

Admissions Essay: yes

A brief narrative outlining your academic interest and meeting the following criteria:
  • Include any current or long-range interests in research, teaching or other professional objectives.
  • Please describe any publications or other evidence of scholarly endeavor you have achieved.
  • List academic and professional organizations in which you are active and any fellowships, scholarships, or other honors you have received.
The Admissions Essay may be sent directly to the program or submitted online.

Deadlines: Admission to the Public Affairs doctoral program is limited to the Fall semester of each academic year. Applicants for each Fall cohort must submit all materials by the preceding March 1.

Contact

Katie Doctor (Public Affairs - PhD)
972-883-4926
800 West Campbell Rd., GR31
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
   
Degree Information: 
Dr. Donald Arbuckle  
Clinical Professor and PhD Advisor 
972-883-4969

Possible Careers

Professor; Researcher; Policy Advisor in government sector.

Salary Information

See Bureau of Labor Statistics for detailed salary information on these careers. Another great resource is the Occupational Outlook Handbook.