University of South Dakota

Degrees Offered:

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Emphasis Areas in:

• American Politics and Public Policy (M.A.)
• International Relations (M.A.)
• Public Law (for joint J.D./M.A. students only)
• Public Administration (Ph.D.)
• Public Policy (Ph.D.)
• American Political Institutions (Ph.D.)

Required Test for Admission:

GRE

Required Supplemental Application Materials:

None

Application Deadline:

February 15 to be considered for an assistantship
June 1 for enrollment

Department Contact Information:

University of South Dakota
Political Science Department
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD  57069
Phone: 605-677-5242
Fax: 605-677-6302

Email: polsci@usd.edu

Program website

Program Director:

Elizabeth Theiss Smith, Ph.D.
(Elizabeth.Smith@usd.edu)