Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science

Our doctoral program, the only political science or public administration doctorate in the state of Oklahoma, is our most rigorous research-based academic program, designed to train students in a wide range of fields for placement in research and teaching careers throughout the United States and the world. This full-time program accepts students with and without a master's degree and includes six fields of study: American politics, public administration, public policy, comparative politics, international relations and political theory, along with a minor in political methodology. The University of Oklahoma has a number of graduate programs designed to equip our students with the knowledge, skills and passion to pursue meaningful careers in political science, public policy, government and public service. The Political Science Department houses three nationally recognized degree programs.