The rigorous training and applied nature of the department’s core offerings and eight (8) doctoral fields provide the analytical expertise and practical experience for both academic and research-based positions.
These degree programs attract students interested in academic careers, teaching and research, government and public service, and positions in the private sector where an in-depth knowledge of domestic and international politics, economics and business is of importance.
Requirements of the Program
Students entering the PhD program select two fields of study from among the following:
Students typically fulfill a standard set of core requirements, and qualify in two major doctoral fields. They will take core courses focusing on the embodiment of ideas, at least one course on statistical analysis, a transdisciplinary course, multiple topic-focused courses and electives totaling 72 units.
► A minimum of 72-units of graduate-level coursework
►A two-course sequence in statistics and research design for the social
►sciences resulting in one research tool (8 units)
►Demonstration of competence in a second research tool relevant to the
►student's areas of study (4 units)
►Students in the policy track are required to participate in a policy clinic,
►internship, field research or workshop
►Successful completion of six (6) courses in each of two major fields of
►study. Available standard fields and their respective requirements are
►listed below. A second special field may be designed in consultation with
►the Faculty Advisor.
►Successful completion of the written qualifying examinations in two
►major fields
►Successful dissertation proposal defense
►Successful completion of the dissertation
Transdisciplinary course requirement (T-course)
All doctoral students are REQUIRED to complete the transdisciplinary course requirement during their SECOND year of coursework. The course will count as four (4) of the regular 72 or 80 units toward your degree— it will not add any additional units to your degree requirements, nor count against the total number of transfer units from previous graduate course work.
Laura Carrillo
Recruiter/Admissions Coordinator
School of Politics & Economics
160 East 10th Street
Claremont, CA 91711-6163
Telephone: 909.621.8699
Fax: 909.621-7545 Laura.Carrillo@cgu.edu
How to Apply to CGU
