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Political Science

Program Information

School: School Of Economic, Political & Policy Sciences

Program: Political Science

Degree: MA

Test Score Required: GRE 1100
Mail Graduate Record Examination (GRE) official scores to UT Dallas Office of Enrollment Services.

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: University deadlines apply. See current Academic Calendar dates.

Contact

Lynne L Boyer
972-883-2932
800 W. Campbell Rd. GR31
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Office - GR3.826

Degree Information:
Tom Brunell
Associate Professor
972-883-4963
www.utdallas.edu/~tbrunell
Office - GR3.818


Possible Careers

Political Science Instructor; Grant Writing Specialist; Policy Analyst; Policy Consultant; Public Relations Specialist; and various positions in Government.

Salary Information

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