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Keough School of Global Affairs

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Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs

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Brandeis International Business School

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Elliott School of International Affairs

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College of Social and Behavioral Science - University of Utah

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College of International Studies - University of Oklahoma

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Master's Student: following up my first semester as a master's student in the College of International Students has left me to evaluate my experience. I have honestly loved every minute. We are a close-knit community who have enjoyed our classes tremendously. ... Read 1 review

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University of Arizona College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

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Josef Korbel School of International Studies

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The College of Arts and Sciences - University of Oregon

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College of Arts and Sciences - University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Expertise, rigor, & excellence

The challenges currently facing our world are numerous and varied. Successfully handling these issues requires the brightest and best-trained minds. The School of International Service's (SIS) PhD in International Relations provides qualified and dedicated students with the training, knowledge, and experience necessary to pursue careers in the scholarly and policy worlds and to contribute game-changing solutions in international affairs as emerging thought leaders.

With its large and diverse faculty, SIS offers a broad, interdisciplinary, and policy-relevant approach to the study of international affairs. We value theoretical diversity, intellectual breadth, analytical rigor, and scholarly excellence. SIS is committed to maintaining, both among its faculty and within its doctoral program, the expertise needed for the rigorous analysis of critical issues in international affairs.

The PhD program requires 39 credit hours of approved graduate coursework, plus the successful defense of a dissertation. The first year is devoted to core courses and methods training. In the second year, students complete one of the concentrations offered by SIS, or construct one of their own.

Students must also successfully complete two comprehensive exams - a qualifying exam at the end of their first year and a concentration comp at the end of the second year. Students are also asked to demonstrate competency in a modern foreign language .

The dissertation must advance knowledge in the field of international relations, broadly defined. Students select and design their own research project in consultation with a committee of at least three experts in their chosen field of study. Students advance to candidacy upon the successful defense of a dissertation prospectus, usually in their third year. A public defense of the dissertation is required for graduation.

The PhD degree Full degree and admission requirements

SIS has more than 120 full-time faculty from across the social sciences, including anthropology, economics, geography, law, political science, and sociology. Our faculty research and write on a variety of geographic and intellectual areas; many have extensive experience in the public and private sectors, both in the United States and internationally.  

SIS PhD students use rigorous training in both qualitative and quantitative methods to pursue a variety of research topics including:

• The sources of cohesion in alliance relations.
• The interaction between state and local fisheries management practices in Uganda and how this effects compliance and legitimacy.
• The role of public diplomacy in US-China relations.
• Transitional justice and its relationship to governance in Poland.

Unless students bring their own external funding, normally those admitted to the program are offered a Dean's Fellowship, which is renewable for up to four years for full-time students who maintain good progress toward completing the degree. The Dean's Fellowship provides full tuition remission plus a stipend that requires the student to work for a member of the SIS faculty as a either a Research or a Teaching Assistant for a maximum of 20 hours per week during both the Fall and Spring semesters.

Other sources of funding are available for summer research, travel for conference presentations, and additional methods training.

PhD Placements

SIS PhD Alumni hold appointments at top schools and organizations, including:

• Georgetown University
• University of Warwick, Britain
• Fudan University, China
• Towson University

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Challenging Oppressive Hierarchies

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Doctoral Faculty, Fielding Graduate University

At SIS, I was transdisciplinary, challenging boundaries of borrowed traditions.

I lived in Chocolate City before attending SIS, the experience deepened my understanding of the layering of cartographies of struggle and imperial maps. It was both disorienting and transformative to arrive where I started and find myself un-mapped. Studying international relations has deepened my commitment to challenging the oppressive hierarchies of Borderlands.

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When should i apply and when are the application deadlines.

In order to be considered for admission, applications and all supporting materials are due by December 15. New students begin in the fall semester. The program is designed for full-time study only and is not offered online. Students may not defer admission into the program.

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Where will a PhD from the School of International Service take me?

Our graduates go on to careers in university teaching and research, government, and non-government organizations in the United States as well as around the globe.

Recent PhD program graduates are now on the faculty at a wide range of colleges and universities, including Virginia Tech, the University of Warwick, and the University of Denver. Graduates also hold government and industry positions, including with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Foreign Service.

Looking for more information or help? The SIS PhD has a dedicated placement officer to assist current students and alumni.

Is there financial assistance available?

Applicants who are admitted to the SIS PhD program as full-time students and who maintain good progress towards completing the degree are granted a Dean's Fellowship, unless they have their own external funding.

Need-based aid is available through AU Central Office and generally takes the form of a federal low-interest loan package.

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International Studies, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Nitze school of advanced international studies.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is for individuals who have already earned a Master's degree (or have other substantial research experience) and seek to further their expertise as scholars and practitioners of international relations. PhD students work closely with faculty advisors to develop an academic plan that best supports their dissertation research. Throughout the program students develop a comprehensive understanding of qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, international relations, economics, and regional studies.

PhD students begin their studies in Washington, DC. During the dissertation stage, students can explore opportunities to study at SAIS Europe, the Hopkins Nanjing Center, or at other prominent global institutions.

Johns Hopkins SAIS graduates are sought after by employers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Their knowledge of economics, analytical abilities, regional expertise, diplomatic skills, international experience, language proficiency, as well as capacity to apply theory to real-world problems, give students a distinct professional advantage.

PhD Fields of Study

PhD students will have one of the following concentrations (either a policy or region):

International Policy Areas

• American Foreign Policy
• Energy, Resources and Environment
• Global Theory and History
• International Development
• International Relations
• International Political Economy
• Strategic Studies

Regions of the World 

• African Studies
• Canadian Studies
• China Studies
• European and Eurasian Studies
• Japan Studies
• Korea Studies
• Latin American Studies
• Middle East Studies
• South Asia Studies
• Southeast Asia Studies

Faculty Advisors

Our faculty experts and scholars are internationally recognized for their scholarship, experience, and quality of teaching. They are award-winning scholars, authors, diplomats, thinkers, and senior ranking officials who are authorities on international economics and international relations and who have expertise in contemporary issues around the world.

All PhD students have a tenured, faculty advisor. The advisor has primary responsibility for coordinating the candidate’s research agenda. Another senior member of the dissertation committee or “second reader” monitors the student’s research throughout the dissertation project. Both the faculty advisor and the second reader are to be substantively involved in the student’s preparation of the prospectus and the dissertation.

While the student will work actively with the first and second readers to prepare a dissertation prospectus, the student should also consult with the three supporting committee members throughout the doctoral research.

Prospective and current PhD students are encouraged to use the Faculty Directory to identify individuals to approach about involvement in their research and dissertation.

Degree Requirements

Campus: Washington, DC

Duration: Four to nine academic years (average 5.5), Full-time

Course delivery: In-person

PhD Program Structure

The PhD is divided into pre-dissertation (resident) and dissertation (non-resident) stages.

In order to earn the degree, students must fulfill all requirements and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.33 or above.

Pre-dissertation, Resident Stage

Pre-dissertation status lasts up to two years for students who have completed the Master of Arts of International Relations (MAIR) degree at Johns Hopkins SAIS and up to three years for those without an MAIR degree from the school. Students complete coursework, comprehensive exams, and defend the dissertation prospectus.

Pre-dissertation students are on-campus full-time taking courses, attending seminars, and/or approved independent study. During this time students are required to take Research Methodology, Statistics , and Econometrics in addition to coursework agreed to by a faculty advisory. PhD students must successfully pass Theories and Methods of Qualitative Political Research and Research Design and Causal Inference, plus two other research training courses approved by their faculty advisor.  Prerequisites for Research Design and Causal Inference include Statistics for Data Analysis (waiver exam available) and Econometrics.

Within six months of passing the second comprehensive exam, students must prepare a written prospectus of the dissertation and present it in a formal defense that is open to members of the university faculty.

Dissertation, Non-Resident Stage

Students advance to the dissertation stage after successfully defending a prospectus and are not required to be on campus, however are still considered full-time status. Students should defend the dissertation within five years of the prospectus defense.

Comprehensive Exams

PhD students must select two examination areas (with no more than one regional area) from among the following :

• Comparative Politics
• Conflict Management
• Energy, Resources & Environment
• International Law
• International Political Economy/ Comparative Political Economy
• International Relations Theory
• Africa Studies
• Asia Studies (China, Korea, Japan, South Asia, Southeast Asia)

Comprehensive exams from other divisions of Johns Hopkins University may be considered on a case by case basis.

PhD Dissertation

At the time of application, students will propose a research topic they would like to pursue for their doctoral dissertation. During their course of study, students will hone this topic in consultation with a faculty advisor and defend a prospectus that outlines the dissertation’s research questions, mission, and methodology.

The PhD dissertation must be an original and analytical treatment of a subject of conceptual importance that involves the creation of new knowledge and not simply the master of existing knowledge. To conduct the research for, write, and defend the dissertation, a candidate will have a period of five years from the defense of the prospectus. It is understood that in fields with exceptionally difficult languages the process may take longer.

PhD in International Relations

Engage in problem-driven research with a truly global focus

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in International Relations trains scholars to conduct cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research across key areas of international affairs and political science. A combination of in-depth hands-on fieldwork and comprehensive theoretical study enables Fletcher's PhD students to uncover the meaningful questions that ultimately shape both their future research and their careers.

Developing tomorrow's thought leaders

With approximately 50 students engaged in coursework or research, the PhD program is an integral and vibrant component of the Fletcher community. Working alongside our world-renowned faculty, Fletcher doctoral candidates acquire the theoretical and practical skills needed to produce research that will help shape future discourse on international relations. After completing their degrees, graduates go on to successful high-level careers in academia and research, and in the non-profit, government, and private sectors.

Fletcher’s PhD candidates come from around the world, bringing perspectives and experiences that inform their research and goals.  Get to know their stories and learn how they plan to shape the future of international affairs.

After completing their degrees, doctoral graduates go on to successful high-level careers in academia and research, and in the non-profit, government, and private sectors.  They make their impact on an array of fields, often maintaining a presence in both academia and practice.

Fletcher PhD students move through three program phases on their way from admission to graduation. They start with classes, arranged within a structured curriculum that still allows significant flexibility in course selection. When their class requirements are complete, students take comprehensive exams, and then move on as PhD candidates to research and write a dissertation.

Shaping Your PhD Through Coursework

In shaping their curriculum, students start with a primary field of study, through which they develop a depth of expertise unique to their interests. The primary fields of study that support PhD studies are:

• Comparative and Regional Studies
• Gender and Intersectional Analysis
• Human Security and Humanitarian Affairs
• International Business
• International Development and Environmental Policy
• International Security

Students build on their primary field of expertise by developing a breadth of foundational knowledge in a second field of study, which can be any of the  fields offered at Fletcher  or might be a self-designed field. Regardless of their choice of field, all students also pursue foundational courses in international relations theory and in research methodology. The two fields of study later become the basis for comprehensive exams.

Students seeking additional opportunities to individualize their studies may cross-register for up to a quarter of their classes at another graduate school at Tufts University or at Harvard University.

Students who have received their master's degree at another institution generally pursue twelve courses at Fletcher, with limited opportunities to have prior coursework applied to their degree. Those who possess a MALD generally pursue an additional four courses, for a total of twenty courses for the two degrees.

Demonstrating Knowledge Through Comprehensive Examinations

Students demonstrate mastery of their subjects through comprehensive examinations, composed of a written exam in each of the two fields of study and an oral exam that integrates the material from the two areas. Students generally sit for their comprehensive examinations within a year of completing their coursework.

Developing and Writing a Dissertation

Once they have passed their comprehensive exams and achieved PhD candidacy, students move on to propose, research, and write a dissertation. The completed dissertation should bear evidence of independent research and constitute a substantial contribution on the subject. When the dissertation is complete, the PhD candidate participates in a public oral defense of the dissertation.

Additional Graduation Requirements

In addition to the steps detailed above, students in the PhD program:

• Demonstrate proficiency in a second language.
• Submit a master's thesis for evaluation by a Fletcher faculty member. This could be a master's thesis written prior to enrollment at Fletcher, or a thesis written during the first year at Fletcher.

Length of Time Required to Receive the PhD

Once they have completed their coursework, PhD students generally take about five years to complete the degree, but the exact time varies according to the scope of each candidate's research, the amount of time devoted to PhD studies, and the time needed to research and write the dissertation.

Professional Development Opportunities

Fletcher's Office of Career Services  works with PhD students interested in a career in international relations practice. Our graduates have pursued careers at a wide range of institutions and organizations. For those focused on the academic job market, Fletcher offers support at a variety of levels. Fletcher faculty and the Office of Career Services support job candidates with career advice, professional development, and general assistance.

To develop teaching skills, students can participate in Tufts University’s three-week summer intensive  Graduate Institute for Teaching  and then to co-teach a class with a faculty mentor. Many students have also developed and taught classes in the University’s  Osher Institute  or  Experimental College .

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About the PhD in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Program

The PhD program in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control, International Health is more applied, multidisciplinary, and internationally oriented than standard infectious disease epidemiology programs. It prepares students to take leadership positions in important global public health settings with strong research components. 

This is a  STEM designated program . Eligible F-1 visa students can receive an additional 24 months of work authorization, beyond the initial 12 months of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).

PhD in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Program Highlights

Students will learn to use epidemiologic, immunologic, laboratory and statistical methods to design, implement, and evaluate disease control interventions for diseases of public health importance to underserved populations.

GLOBAL NETWORK

Research opportunities around the world

APPLIED LEARNING

Training in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods

Vaccine Training

From clinical trials to implementation

STEM DESIGNATED

Eligibility for a 24-month STEM OPT extension

What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control

Centers for disease control and prevention.

• Coordinator for Prescription Drug Overdose Response, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
• Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer

Interactive Research and Development

• Director, Child Health & Vaccines Program, Pakistan Country Office

International Rescue Committee

• Technical Advisor for Research

National Institutes of Health

• Research Fellow, Division of International Epidemiology and Population Studies, ​Fogarty International Center

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

• Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

World Health Organization

• Scientist, Initiative for Vaccine Research

Curriculum for the PhD in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control

Students acquire a broad understanding of the methods needed to design studies and gain hands-on experience in the design, conduct and analysis of community and clinical trials and/or laboratory based investigations, including the immunologic and biologic basis of responses to immunizations and other prophylactic or therapeutic interventions.

Browse an overview of the requirements for this PhD program in the JHU  Academic Catalogue , explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School  Course Directory , and find many more details in the program's  Academic Guides .

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Courses Available in the Following Areas:

• Infectious diseases
• Epidemiology
• Vaccinology
• Field trials
• Program implementation and evaluation
• Program design

Admissions Requirements

For general admissions requirements, please visit the  How to Apply  page. This specific program also requires:

Prior Graduate Degree

A degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, or dentistry, or a master’s degree or equivalent graduate training in epidemiology, statistics, international health, tropical medicine, microbiology, parasitology, immunology, or virology.

Prior Work Experience

Not required but highly desirable

Standardized Test Scores

Standardized test scores (GRE) are  optional  for this program. The admissions committee will make no assumptions if a standardized test score is omitted from an application, but will require evidence of quantitative/analytical ability through other application components such as academic transcripts and/or supplemental questions.  Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all application components.

Program Faculty Spotlight

Melissa A. Marx

Melissa A. Marx, PhD ‘02, MPH ’98, evaluates maternal, child, and infectious disease programs, and has led response efforts for outbreaks including SARS, Ebola, and COVID-19.

Anna P. Durbin

Anna Durbin, MD, studies experimental vaccines for SARS-CoV-2, dengue, West Nile, Zika, malaria, and more in human clinical trials and in controlled human infection studies.

Christine Marie George

Christine Marie George, PhD, partners with communities to design and evaluate water, sanitation, and hygiene programs to promote health equity and prevent infections globally.

Rupali J. Limaye

Rupali Limaye, PhD ’12, MPH, MA, studies how health information can best be communicated to individuals in different contexts and through different channels.

All full-time PhD students will receive the following support for the first four years of the program either through endowments, grants, or research projects: full tuition, individual health insurance, University Health Services clinic fee, vision insurance, and dental insurance.

Need-Based Relocation Grants Students who  are admitted to PhD programs at JHU  starting in Fall 2023 or beyond can apply to receive a $1500 need-based grant to offset the costs of relocating to be able to attend JHU.   These grants provide funding to a portion of incoming students who, without this money, may otherwise not be able to afford to relocate to JHU for their PhD program. This is not a merit-based grant. Applications will be evaluated solely based on financial need.  View more information about the need-based relocation grants for PhD students .

Questions about the program? We're happy to help.

Elisabeth Simmons, MEd Academic Program Administrator [email protected]

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Doctor of Philosophy International Education

Prepare for a faculty position in comparative and international education, or for a career as a professional educator in international and multinational settings. Develop a course of study that concentrates on a cultural area of the world, with options to study abroad, and take courses in specialized research methods, social science or humanities disciplines, globalization, and educational policy.

Degree Details

Official degree title.

PhD in International Education

Your Academic Experience

Alumni placements, funding for full-time phd students.

Our curriculum includes doctoral seminars, core courses in international education, specialized research methods, areas studies courses, and course work in your area of interest.

You can tailor your program of study by choosing one of the following concentrations:

• Cross-Cultural Exchange and Training prepares you to conduct research, teach, and work in educational and cultural organizations that facilitate international exchanges and cross-cultural training
• Global Education  prepares you to conduct research; teach; and work in colleges, universities, schools, publishing houses, and educational agencies that design, develop, and implement global education programs
• International Development Education  prepares you to conduct research, teach, and work in government agencies, private voluntary organizations, and foundations that provide educational assistance to underdeveloped countries to achieve sustainable economic growth

The list below includes initial or current positions for graduates of the International Education doctoral program in the past decade.

• Research Director, Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack
• Project Director, Pen America
• Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs, NYU Shanghai
• Vice President for Academic Affairs, Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
• Assistant Professor (tenure track), University of Virginia
• Senior Program Advisor, International Programs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
• Director of Study Abroad, DePaul University
• Academic Director, Global Institute for Secondary Educators
• Assistant Professor (tenure track), Seton Hall University
• Director, Office of International Programs, Boston College
• Director, International Programs and Services, SUNY Purchase
• Community Manager, Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel
• Associate Professor, American University
• Director, Office of International Affairs, Stanford University

NYU Steinhardt  offers a competitive funding package for PhD students who study full time.   Learn more about Steinhardt's funding opportunities .

Drawing mainly from the fields of cultural and organizational sociology, I ask questions about how educational practices and institutions are shaped, how they undergo change, and how this varies across comparative contexts. Jonathan Z. Friedman, International Education PhD

Associate Professor and Director of International Education

Elisabeth King

Vice dean for faculty affairs and professor of international education & politics.

Carol Anne Spreen

Associate professor of international education.

Hua-Yu Sebastian Cherng (程華宇）

Vice dean for research and equity; associate professor of international education.

Heddy Lahmann

Clinical assistant professor and deputy director of international education, associated and affiliated faculty.

Erich Dietrich

Clinical professor of higher education and international education.

Ritty Lukose

Associate professor, questions .

If you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] .

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Online and Washington D.C.

Program overview.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s PhD in International Psychology program attracts passionate and pragmatic learners who want to make a difference in an increasingly diverse and global world. It seeks to bring a rich variety of international perspectives into the field of psychology and to examine psychological phenomena from a global lens. The International Psychology program-the first of its kind in the nation-prepares graduates to assume leadership positions in multinational organizations or organizations with international missions. The program goal is to empower students and faculty to be advocates for international psychology initiatives.

Graduates are equipped with (a) advanced research and program evaluation skills; (b) a rich appreciation for the individual and group consequences of global events; (c) the ability to apply psychological principles in the development of policy; (d) the ability to assist individuals and organizations in understanding and collaborating with diverse cultural populations; (e) the ability to write grants, (f) the ability to design and evaluate the efficacy of international programs.

The curriculum offers excellent preparation to apply theories of international psychology to practice in the field. Students are required to choose a specialization to support their personal interests and career focus. The two concentrations available for specialization are: Organizations and Systems and Trauma Services.

The Ph.D. International Psychology program is taught in online and blended formats. This is a non-clinical, non-licensure, post-masters, 60 credit hour degree program, for individuals working in or desiring to work in the global arena. The program is designed for working professionals.

Program Philosophy

The program espouses the philosophy of psychology as a transformational discipline focusing on broad competencies rather than narrow skills or type of education. Graduates function as scholars, faculty, advocates and consultants in a wide variety of domestic/global settings and contexts. The program emphasizes theory, research, and scholarship from a global psychology perspective. The models of research and scholarship that are introduced and encouraged are culturally sensitive, multimodal and reflective of multiple ways of knowing. Graduates develop cultural competencies and are aware that behavior should always be considered within its specific context.

The program concentrations are predicated on the belief that a competent international psychologist must have both a broad knowledge of the scientific and theoretical principles of psychology from a global perspective and the ability to apply that knowledge in culturally sensitive ways and in diverse settings. The curriculum exposes students to a broad range of theoretical principles, international scientific research, and relevant practice skills in class assignments and in international settings. Finally, the program is structured to be flexible in order to adapt course content to reflect developments in the field and emphasizes critical thinking, social justice, willingness to comply with ethical principles, the role of personal values, and cultural diversity.  As global transformational agents of change, students are expected to reflect critically on their identities as cultural beings, and to understand their impact on others. International psychology is a new field that facilitates the broadening of psychological theory, research, and practice to include global perspectives and cultural contexts.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program students will be able to:

Professional Practice

• Demonstrate an understanding of the intellectual heritage of psychology and the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the different traditions and concepts in psychology, including those with roots outside the United States and Europe.
• Demonstrate knowledge of individual differences and diversity (broadly defined to include culture, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.) and design and/or deliver competent psychological services to diverse populations across varied settings and engage in program management, program evaluation and scholarly work that is sensitive to issues of individual differences and diversity.

Professional Behavior

• Thoughtfully and skillfully engage in self-reflection and discover, recognize, describe, and manage the behaviors and perspectives that facilitate or impede effectiveness in communicating with individuals, groups or systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and a willingness to abide by the Universal Declaration of Ethical Principles for Psychologists and The American Psychological Association Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct in the areas of justice and respect for people’s rights and dignity; and in their scholarly and professional activities, to demonstrate a deep understanding of social justice issues and a commitment to the development, empowerment, and well-being of all people.

Scholarship

• Demonstrate competence in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method research design, data analysis, and data interpretation, as well as competence in the critical review and evaluation of the broad range of research literature relevant to International Psychology. Graduates generate an original piece of research and scholarship, and disseminate the results to the profession and broader community. They engage in practice that reflects and is informed by the changing and expanding scientific knowledge base in the field.

Admission Requirements

For information on where The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is currently authorized, licensed, registered, exempt or not subject to approval, please visit   https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/why-us/state-authorization/

Application to The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s PhD International Psychology program is open to any person who has earned a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in psychology, the behavioral sciences, or related field, and who meets additional entrance requirements. Students must submit official transcripts from all schools where a degree was earned. It is recommended that transcripts be submitted from all schools where credit was earned to ensure a complete application.

Preferred candidates have three or more years of work experience prior to admission. The Graduate Record Examination is not required for admission. Letters of recommendation may be required on a case-by-case basis. Students will also be required to write a 500 word personal statement.

Ph.D. International Psychology, Trauma Services Concentration  

An applicant to the Trauma Services concentration must enter with a master’s degree in Psychology or a related field such as Counseling Psychology, Pastoral Counseling, Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, and/or Marriage and Family Therapy, from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants with a master’s degree in a field not listed may qualify if they demonstrate evidence of working in the field of trauma for at least 2 years (professional experience), and who have successfully completed 10 credit hours of undergraduate psychology course work (beyond what is required below). 

In addition, applicants must have completed an undergraduate or graduate course in Statistics, at least one course in graduate Abnormal Psychology/Psychopathology and one course in graduate Trauma or Trauma related content (with a grade of “C” or better), which may be met through progression requirements outlined below.

Progression Requirements for Trauma Services Concentration:  

Progression Requirements must be completed by the end of their second semester (fourth online term) of study and may be fulfilled through successful completion of the following TCSPP courses: 

• IN 542 - Statistics or TCS 390 Statistics or Undergraduate Statistics - BA 380 Statistics 
• IN 507 - Global Perspectives of Psychopathology 
• IN 551 - Crisis Response - Trauma and Crisis Intervention  

Ph.D. International Psychology, Organizations and Systems Concentration  

Students seeking admissions to the Organizations and Systems concentration must enter with a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and show evidence of an undergraduate or graduate course in Statistics, and two (2) courses of undergraduate or graduate psychology coursework (with grade of “C” or better), which may be met through progression requirements outlined below.   

Progression Requirements for Organizations and Systems Concentration:  

Applicants who are required to complete Progression Coursework may choose from the following options available at TCSPP: 

• TCS 390 Statistics or Undergraduate Statistics or BA 380 Statistics   
• BA 300 - Fundamentals of Psychology 
• BA 320 - Developmental Psychology 
• BA 330 - Behavioral Psychology 
• BA 350 - Abnormal Psychology 
• BA 360 - Neuropsychology 
• BA 370 - Educational Psychology 
• BA 406 - The Psychology of Business Management 
• BA 409 - Psychology in an International Context 
• BA 425 - Theories of Personality 
• BA 426 - Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology 
• BA 427 - Learning and Cognition in Children and Adolescents 
• BA 435 - Organizational Development 
• BA 446 - Social Psychology and Culture 
• TCS 380 - Introduction to Psychology 

Progression Requirements:  

Progression Requirements for either concentation must be completed by the end of the second semester (fourth online term) in the program. Students who do not successfully fulfill their Progression Requirement will not be allowed to register in any further courses in the program until the requirement is met. Extensions may be requested from the Department Chair or designee if extenuating circumstances prevent completion of the requirement in the specified timeframe. Requests for an extension must be submitted in writing to the Department Chair for consideration. 

Based on the evaluation of their materials, candidates may be invited to an interview for further consideration of their application. Please see the application for detailed instructions and information regarding application requirements. Applications must be submitted with the $50.00 (USD) application fee in order to be evaluated. 

Applicant Notification

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology reviews applications on a rolling basis. Once review begins, complete applications will be considered by the Admission Committee and applicants will be notified regarding the admission decision. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology does not share information or provide any feedback regarding admission decisions.

If a student is offered admission and in order to secure a place in the incoming class, a non-refundable tuition deposit of $250 will be required by the deposit deadline indicated in the offer of admission. The non-refundable deposit will be applied in full toward the student’s tuition upon enrollment.

Degree Completion Requirements

• Successful completion of 60 credit hours of coursework
• Successful completion of dissertation to include completion of all manuscript preparation tasks
• Successful completion of Comprehensive Examinations
• Successful completion of two field experiences
• Attendance at two residences (Online Students only)

The following policies are located under  Academic Policies and Procedures   : Academic Calendar, Admissions Requirements, Attendance, Satisfactory Academic Progress, Service Learning, and Transfer Credit/Course Waiver. Click the link above for detailed information.

Residency Requirements (Online Students Only)

Students enrolled in the Ph.D. International Psychology Online program must attend two Residency sessions at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (campus locations may vary). The three-day residencies focus on special topics in international psychology and research methodology. Both residencies provide in-depth learning and opportunities for face-to-face mentoring for dissertation work and program learning. Residencies are also an opportunity for students to build relationships with their classmates/cohorts and program faculty.  Students are required to attend two residencies. Failure to complete the residency requirements will result in failure in the program.

Ethical Guidelines

Students are expected to engage in all graduate work, including but not limited to course work, field experience trips, and scholarship, with a high degree of integrity and professionalism. It is essential that students approach professional working relationships, collegial relationships, and client/partner-contact with respect for individuals, groups, and cultures. Further, students are expected to adhere to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct and the “evolving universal code of ethics” (Gauthier, 2005). Students who choose to seek employment in the field of psychology shall not work beyond their level of competence and shall not use titles governed by credentialing statutes and/or regulations unless authorized by the relevant jurisdictional authority. Students who fail to comply with ethical and professional behavior guidelines are subject to department remediation and/or referral to the Student Affairs Committee for disciplinary action and possible dismissal.

Field Experience Requirements

All students participate in two required, minimum nine-day international Field Experiences at an international destination selected by the program (one in year two and the other in year three).

Field Experience I

All enrolled students will participate in a minimum nine-day field experience at an international destination selected by the program. Students should be aware of the following components of this experience

• Up to three of the nine days may be spent in travel.
• Students will be in the country for up to seven nights and will have five to six full days for the field/service learning experience. Coursework will be based on the number of students in the cohort, available opportunities level of international experience, and professional interests.
• TCSPP creates professional agreements with one or more international organizations in the country in order to facilitate the course activities.
• A minimum of one full time TCSPP faculty member will accompany students during this first international field experience.
• Students may not bring family or friends on Field Experience trips.

Field Experience II

Students are required to participate in a second field experience with their cohort, for a minimum of nine days. While most students will participate in the option developed by the program, some students may be approved to select another option.

All enrolled students will participate in a minimum nine-day field experience at an international destination selected by the program. Components of this experience include:

• Up to three of the nine days may be spent in travel to the destination country.
• Students will be in the assigned country for up to seven nights, with five to six full days of field/service-learning experience.
• TCSPP will arrange an agreement with one or more international organizations in country in order to facilitate the course activities.
• Students may not bring family or friends on the field experience trips.

Independent Field Experience

The second Field Experience requirement may include the option of an extended and independent opportunity for students who have obtained IRB approval and wish to collect dissertation data.  This independent Field Experience 2 may only be conducted in countries where TCSPP has an International Liaison Office (ILO), to ensure on-ground support and guidance. In order to apply for this option, students must complete the Independent Field

Experience Checklist and Application.

Prior to application, the student must obtain IRB approval for data collection.

The application includes:

Student development of a syllabus for the trip, consistent with typical Field Experience 2 requirements Approval from their Dissertation Chair Approval from the IP Department Chair Approval from International Liaison Office (see Resource Café for list)

If scheduled in advance, it may replace the cohort scheduled Field Experience 2. TCSPP is not responsible for any of the planning or logistical components of the trip. All costs (including travel, accommodations, and study activities) are the responsibility of the student. In order to receive credit for Independent FE, students must register for an Independent Study or one of the existing FE courses.

Students are responsible for the tuition cost, creating and obtaining approval for the course material, IRB approval, and contacting the International Liaison Office. Logistics, travel arrangements and all costs associated with the FE 2-Independent Study are the sole responsibility of the student. Students should contact the office of Financial Aid officers to explore whether financial aid is available for this option.

Successful completion of both Field Experience courses is required for graduation from the program. Assessment of performance includes coursework and projects completed in the online course prior to the travel component, in addition to work assignments and projects conducted during travel (critical self-reflection). In addition to demonstrating integration of knowledge and concepts of the program, students are expected to demonstrate appropriate professional and ethical behavior on site during field experience.

Independent Internships

While the IP program does not currently offer or manage internships abroad, students may apply for internships independently. In order to obtain TCSPP elective credit for an internship, the student must provide an official position offer letter with contact information for the agency, and details of the acceptance dates/terms of internship. The internship may not substitute for Field Experience courses. Students are responsible for the tuition cost, creating and obtaining approval for the course material. Logistics, travel arrangements, and all costs associated with the Internship are the sole responsibility of the student.  

Comprehensive Examination

Every student is required to pass written and oral Comprehensive Examinations.  The aim of the written examination is to evaluate the student’s knowledge of Research Methods, Diversity, Foundational Literature, and Ethics in the field. The oral exam involves a presentation by the student of their Dissertation Proposal. Comprehensive Examinations are conducted during the second year of a student’s doctoral study. Students must receive a grade of 80% or better on each exam to pass Comprehensive Exams.

Students who fail the first attempt at comprehensive exams are provided a second opportunity to take the exams. This may involve a schedule modification (as students who do not pass comprehensive exams are not eligible to complete IP903). Students who fail will be given a second opportunity to take the exam and may be placed on an Academic Development Plan (ADP) and required to prepare a plan for retaking the exam. After two failed attempts, students will be referred to the Student Affairs Committee (SAC), which may result in dismissal from the program.

Students who fail a section are required to retake that exam section. Students who pass only one of the four written sections will be required to retake the entire exam (all four sections) during the next scheduled Comprehensive Exam sitting. Students are required to use the new Study Guide for the next exam. Students who fail the Oral Exam (Dissertation Proposal Defense) are required to retake by or at the next exam session, and may not move forward with their dissertation until they pass. Online students may petition the Department Chair to request a virtual/video conference oral exam if travel to another Residency is not feasible.

Doctoral Candidacy:

In order to advance to candidacy and assume the title “doctoral candidate,” a student must be in good standing in the program and have successfully completed the following:

• Dissertation Proposal Preparation (IP901 course)
• Completion of the first Field Experience Course
• Pass the Dissertation Proposal Defense
• Pass the Comprehensive Exams

Dissertation

Completion of an original dissertation research study is an essential and significant aspect of the doctoral student’s academic experience and professional education. The dissertation represents the student’s ability to examine the literature on a psychological phenomenon, identify a gap in the IP field, and conduct research that will address global issues. The dissertation represents the student’s ability to think critically and creatively about relevant research issues in international psychology, and to contribute to global improvement.

The International Psychology program requirements for dissertation research are as follows:

• The dissertation must be international in nature and contribute to the overall international psychology literature (topic to be approved by the Department Chair, Departmental Dissertation Lead Faculty, and Dissertation Chair). 
• The standard of references and resources used in the dissertation must be peer-reviewed journals and professional publications in psychology (or related fields such as social work, sociology, and organizational psychology).  Additional resources may be incorporated at the discretion of the Dissertation Chair.          
• Students are not eligible to apply for graduation/Commencement until they have passed the dissertation defense (without significant revisions). Participation in Commencement includes application deadlines - please consult with Student Support Services for further information.

The Curriculum

Required Core: 50 credit hours

Concentration: 10 credit hours

Program Total

Ph.D. International Psychology: 60 credit hours

Required Core

• IP 790 - Ethics and Professional Development (3 credit hours)
• IP 798 - Foundations of International Psychology (3 credit hours)
• IP 800 - Foundations of Global Mental Health (3 credit hours)
• IP 802 - Psychological, Socio-Cultural and Political Dimensions of Organizations (3 credit hours)
• IP 803 - Humanitarianism and Mental Health Care Delivery (3 credit hours)
• IP 805 - Cultural Perspectives: Individuals, Families and Communities (3 credit hours)
• IP 820 - Intermediate Statistics (3 credit hours)
• IP 822 - Qualitative Design and Research Methods (3 credit hours)
• IP 824 - Quasi-experimental and Applied Research Methods (3 credit hours)
• IP 825 - Evaluation and Applied Research Methodology in Global Contexts (3 credit hours)
• IP 844 - Theoretical Perspectives of Acculturation and Assimilation (3 credit hours)
• IP 690 - Diversity in Psychology II: The Social Psychology of Cultures (Field Exp I) (3 credit hours)(course fee)
• IP 901 - Dissertation Proposal Preparation (3 credit hours)
• IP 902 - Dissertation 1: Proposal Completion and IRB (3 credit hours)(auto full time)
• IP 903 - Dissertation 2: Data Reporting and Analysis (3 credit hours)(auto full time)
• IP 904 - Dissertation 3: Final Draft Preparation and Defense (3 credit hours)(auto full time)
• IP 920 - Residency I (auto half time) (0 credit hours)
• IP 925A - Residency II (auto half time) (0 credit hours)
• IP 925B - Written Comprehensive Exam (auto half time) (0 credit hours)
• IP 925C - Dissertation Proposal Defense (Oral Comprehensive Exams) (auto half time) (0 credit hours)

Choose one of the following core courses:

• IP 801 - International Perspectives in Disability and Rehabilitation Psychology (2 credit hours)
• IP 806 - Organizational and Cultural Dynamics (2 credit hours)
• IP 815 - Cultural Diversity in Communications and Social Marketing (2 credit hours)
• IP 896 - Psychosocial Perspectives of Genocide, Democide and Politicide (2 credit hours)

Concentrations

Organizations & systems concentration.

• IP 691 - Organizations & Systems (Field Exp. II) (3 credit hours)(course fee)
• IP 840 - Psychology of Organizations & Systems from a Global Perspective (2 credit hours)
• IP 842 - Psychology of Decision-Making in a Global Context (2 credit hours)
• IP 897 - Change Management (3 credit hours)

Trauma Services Concentration

• IP 692 - Trauma Services (Field Exp. III) (3 credit hours)(course fee)
• IP 850 - Assessment of Psychosocial and Mental Health Reactions to Traumatic Stress (3 credit hours)

Choose two courses:

• IP 852 - Terrorism and Mass Violence: Impacts on Mental Health (2 credit hours)
• IP 898 - Psychosocial Considerations of Domestic and International Terrorism (2 credit hours)
• IP 899 - Refugee Issues and Trauma (2 credit hours)
• IP 900 - Trauma-based Program Development: Spirituality and Indigenous Healing (2 credit hours)

Optional Crisis-Informed Care Track

Ph.D. students who have successfully completed the courses below may petition for conferral of the  Crisis-Informed Care for a Diverse, Globalized World Certificate    through the office of the registrar, provided they meet the following requirements:

• Student meets Financial/Financial Aid Good Standing.
• Student meets Academic Good Standing at the time the requirements for the certificate (or degree) were completed.
• Student’s cumulative GPA for the coursework required for the certificate must meet the graduation requirements of the certificate.
• The petition for Degree Conferral must be submitted within 1 year from the date the final certificate requirement was completed.
• All SAC referrals for behavioral misconduct or issues of professional comportment must be deemed as fully remediated by the SAC committee before the certificate can be conferred.

Selection of the Optional Crisis-Informed Care Track will add 3 credit hours to students’ program total.

Students choose either

• IN 551 - Crisis Response - Trauma and Crisis Intervention (3 credit hours)
• IN 552 - Building Community Resilience and Healing (3 credit hours)

Extension Courses

• IP 950A-F - Dissertation Extension (1 credit hour) - auto half-time
• IP 951A - Dissertation 1: Data Collection Extension (1 credit hour)- auto-full time
• IP 951B - Dissertation 2: Data Reporting and Analysis Extension (1 credit hour)- auto-full time
• IP 951C - Dissertation 3: Final Draft Preparation and Defense Extension (1 credit hour)- auto-full time
• IP 951D-F - Dissertation Extension (1 credit hour) - auto full-time
• IP 952 - Dissertation Extension (1 credit hour) - Not F.A. eligible
• IP 953 - Manuscript Preparation (MP) Extension (0 credit hours) - auto full-time
• IP 954 - Manuscript Preparation (MP) Extension (0 credit hours) - auto half-time
• IP 955A-L - Dissertation Extension (.5 credit hours) - auto half-time
• IP 956A-B - Dissertation 1: Data Collection Extension (0.5 credit hours)-auto-full time
• IP 956C-D - Dissertation 2: Data Reporting and Analysis Extension (0.5 credit hours)-auto-full time
• IP 956E-F - Dissertation 3: Final Draft Preparation and Defense Extension (0.5 credit hours)-auto-full time
• IP 956G-L - Dissertation Extension (.5 credit hours) - auto full-time
• IP 957A - Dissertation Extension (.5 credit hours) - Not F.A. eligible.
• IP 957B - Dissertation Extension (.5 credit hours) - Not F.A. eligible.
• IP 958A - Manuscript Preparation (MP) Extension (0 credit hours) - auto half-time
• IP 958B - Manuscript Preparation (MP) Extension (0 credit hours) - auto half-time
• IP 959A - Manuscript Preparation (MP) Extension (0 credit hours) - auto full-time
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The doctoral degree in politics and international affairs is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students to teach at the university and college levels and to conduct high-level research in the academic and nonacademic sectors. It combines a broad focus on international relations, comparative politics, American politics, and political theory with a critical understanding of institutions, rights, citizenship/identity, governance, global policy, and justice. Students work closely with faculty to frame their dissertation research and to advance their knowledge of their chosen fields of specialization. The program’s interdisciplinary approach to a variety of global issues provides a rich and open-ended opportunity to research current and past problems, movements, and transformations in politics.

We welcome your interest in our doctoral program. The department's deadline for fall admission is January 5. The School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies only admits for the fall semester. Students must apply online through the Office of Graduate Admissions. For a listing of the admission requirements, students should consult the Graduate Catalog . 

*Effective starting with the 2023-2024 admissions cycle, GRE test scores are no longer required for applications to our doctoral program in Politics and International Affairs*

*International students should review the Office of Admissions International Students website for additional information and requirements.

*International students are also encouraged to contact the Office of International Services for information on visas, international travel, etc. 

PLEASE NOTE: International students whose native language is not English and who want to be considered for a teaching assistantship must show proficiency in spoken English even if their TOEFL has been waived for admission to a graduate program. More information on the TOEFL requirement can be found under Admission Requirements in the graduate catalog.

Program Requirements

For the Doctoral Degree in Politics and International Affairs degree requirements, students should consult the Graduate Catalog. Students should adhere to the requirements within the Graduate Catalog under which they were admitted.

• Degree Requirements Beginning 2023-2024 Catalog

*Students can elect another catalog following the one they were admitted under. More information on this policy, and other policies, can be found in the Graduate Catalog.

*Students must request approval from the graduate director for any course not pre-approved and listed under the degree in the Graduate Catalog.

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Student can also select POS 6933/6747 Advanced Topics in Quantitative Political Analysis or another graduate course approved by the graduate director for the methods requirement. The Capstone Seminar will be conducted with doctorial students in Sociology and History and focus on dissertation proposal. 

Research Fields

The Doctorate in Politics and International Affairs specializes in the following four fields of research:

International Relations In the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, the International Relations (IR) faculty focuses on four areas of study: international relations theory, global political economy, international security, and human rights. We stress the importance of cutting-edge scholarship in our teaching of the graduate seminars as well as bridging the many emergent gaps in theory and practice in the various subfields that comprise International Relations, including American foreign policy, international ethics, global governance, and international law and organizations. One of our central aims is to advance innovative applications of the central theoretical perspectives (and their variant strands) in International Relations, namely, realism, liberalism, critical theory, constructivism, Marxism, international political theory, and gender. These applications involve in-depth theoretical and empirical analysis of key global issues, such as Asian security, moral accountability, the enforcement of human rights, immigration, and political and economic inequality. The International Relations faculty have published numerous books and peer-reviewed articles on these issue areas. These include monographs on the political tensions on the Korean Peninsula or North Korea’s nuclear arms buildup, the political cosmopolitan character and shifting dynamics of the International Criminal Court (ICC), hegemony and inequality in the global political economy, and China’s rapidly increasing support of intervention in African states. Together our published research emphasizes the production of critical theoretic knowledge, or the advanced methodological analysis of the contradictions and tensions informing the substantive debates in International Relations. This not only requires the particular mastery of concepts, methods, and claims but also an open-ended and historical understanding of the changing social forces shaping the behavior of states and the relations among global and local actors. It is this scholarly approach that we adopt to train our graduate students specializing in international relations, particularly as they advance their dissertation research and empirical knowledge of the global and regional contexts of problems and issues. One of the outcomes we strive for, then, is to encourage our doctoral students to develop rigorous theoretical and contextual analysis from which they can devise solutions and prescriptions to global issues.

Comparative Politics Comparative Politics in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies is committed to theory-driven, empirical research from an interdisciplinary perspective that is situated in a political, historical, cultural, and economic context.  The Comparative Politics faculty employ a variety of methodological approaches from both the social sciences and humanities, which utilize qualitative and quantitative research methods to study the patterns of similarities and differences. In particular, we conduct comparative and case study research to inquire into these patterns and to develop our theoretical propositions. One of our aims is to produce knowledge about the changing social, political, and legal conditions affecting the lives, development, cultural practices, and customs of underrepresented peoples. In meeting this aim, our research focuses on several themes of comparative politics, including social movements, democracy/democratization, citizenship, decolonization, genocide, hegemony, race and identity, development, legal systems and customary law, social justice, and indigenismo or the political ideology focusing on the changing relations of state and local peoples. Much of our published research draws creatively on social, critical, and political theory to advance knowledge of the laws, changing social relations, and attitudes in several countries, which includes Brazil, Ecuador, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Iran. Our research strengths lie in the areas of race and citizenship, social movements theory, human security and law (or legal custom) in Eastern Africa, indigenous rights in various Latin American countries, and security relations in the Middle East. With these thematic foci, we encourage graduate students to create and develop their own research by selecting a region of the world as their emphasis and adopting theoretically informed research and comparative methods that allow them to analyze the changing social and political conditions in the countries of this region.

American Politics The study of American Politics in the doctorate program in politics and international affairs provides a comprehensive overview as well as an in-depth analysis of American politics. Our faculty focus on various aspects of American politics, including theoretical foundations, federalism, institutions (Congress, the executive branch, the bureaucracy, the judiciary), political behavior (political parties, the media, interest groups, social movements, and elections), and public policy (foreign and domestic), and employ a range of methodological approaches such as historical development, legal doctrine, institutional rules, and quantitative analyses of the behavior of political actors and the mass public, to advance the student's research skills.  Our core class, Seminar in American Politics, for instance, surveys the key foundations, institutions, and behavior in American politics, introducing students to both qualitative and quantitative methodological approaches for analyzing and testing the changing trends and outcomes in American politics. Special topics courses provide opportunities to gain in-depth knowledge on new research on a range of themes, including political development, the social bases of politics, and the global impact of American politics. The faculty in American politics have made important contributions in the areas of race and ethnicity, the judiciary, the presidency, Florida government, civil liberties, health care, environmental justice, economic inequality, and animal rights. Our strengths lie in economic inequality, animal rights, the Presidency, Judicial Behavior, Race and Ethnicity, and State and Local Government. In these specific areas, we have published several cutting-edge books and articles in leading peer-reviewed journals, which examine the emergence and implementation of nonhuman animals' regime of rights, the changing directions of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank and its impact on world politics, and alternative strategies for natural disasters in the United States. Our scholarship is thus distinctive for the ways in which it addresses American government and politics in a global context. This is how we seek to train our doctoral students on the rapidly changing, nuanced linkages between local, state, federal and global institutional politics.  

Political Theory Political Theory introduces students to the core normative issues in the study of political science. These normative issues provide the bedrock assumptions on which much of the study of political science depends. For example, while nearly everyone agrees that democracy is the best form of government, why do we place such faith in it? In addition, the long tradition of political thought offers multiple versions of democracy, each with its own strengths and limitations. How are we to identify the best version for our needs? Similarly, while we might extol non-violence in politics, is it always the best path for political movements? How are we to justify its alternatives? Clarifying our moral commitments, sharpening our conceptual tools, and outlining pathways for transforming theoretical knowledge into action requires philosophical, historical, and conceptual capabilities. The political theory faculty at the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies trains students to develop these capabilities. To that end, political theory classes not only familiarize students with many of the canonical texts that were read by generations of prominent political thinkers (from Aristotle to Martin Luther King Jr), they also teach students to read these texts critically and with an eye towards contemporary political developments. As such, training in political theory is a critical supplement to graduate work at School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies. The faculty’s expertise in feminist theory, postcolonial theory, the role of emotions in politics, environmental political thought, and Indian political thought complements the terminal degrees offered in American Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Relations.

Financial Assistance 

Most of our successful applicants qualify for funding offered by the department or the Office of Graduate Studies. Funded doctoral students will receive a graduate assistantship that includes:

• a stipend for the academic year (9 months)
• a tuition waiver (not including school fees)
• the option of health insurance mostly paid by the department (the student only pays a small amount towards insurance).

All applicants for the doctoral degree are considered for a graduate assistantship - they do not need to complete a separate form.

The graduate assistantship is guaranteed for four years but is based on maintaining satisfactory annual academic progress. It requires each student to work 20 hours per week, in which case the student would be first assisting professors of the department with their teaching and class preparations and later, after having passed the doctoral comprehensive exams and completed teacher training seminars, teach a class at the University of South Florida. 

Please visit the graduate assistantships page for further information. The department also provides funding for conference travel or the presentation of research at conferences upon approval.

Information on eligibility for graduate assistantships can be found on the Graduate Assistantships Resource Center website. 

We also strive to fund our students in the fifth year, though this funding is not guaranteed. Depending on additional funds that become available, students may have the opportunity to extend their graduate assistantship to one, possibly two academic semesters. Students in the fifth year are also encouraged to seek external funding. For more information on this, please consult our Graduate Resources Page .

Outstanding candidates may also be nominated by the school’s director and/or graduate committee for prestigious and highly competitive university fellowships, including the Presidential Doctoral Fellowship , the Dorothy Auzenne Fellowship , and the University Graduate Fellowship. There is also the opportunity for minority students to be awarded a McKnight Fellowship, which provides annual tuition up to $5,000 for each of three academic years, plus an annual stipend of $12,000. The program also offers travel grants and other forms of financial support. For additional information on this fellowship opportunity, please visit the McKnight Fellowship's informational page.

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Ph.D. in Education - Comparative and International Education Concentration

Make an impact on a global scale.

The Comparative and International Education PhD concentration examines education in global contexts. Education is viewed as a way to develop the capabilities of individuals, communities, nations, and the world, and to build institutions that support educational improvement and the common good. Faculty research focuses on issues of migration, forced displacement and refugees, under-developed capacities of historically marginalized groups, education for global competence and global citizenship, international higher and K-12 education, and the complexities of action at local, nation, and global levels.

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International Perspectives Engage in active learning opportunities to confront challenges in education globally through linkages with international communities within and outside the United States.

Hands-On Experiential Learning Take part in our larger inclusive cross-disciplinary team as well as a more focused research project. You’ll bring your experience in education to the design, development, data collection, and analyses of a research project.

Principles of Research Gain a deeper understanding of designing and conducting ethical and culturally relevant research with human subjects and considering the social impact of the work.

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As a Carnegie R1 institution (very high research activity), the George Washington University is home to world-class faculty that are leading cutting-edge research, along with diverse research labs, cross-collaborative initiatives between schools and local organizations, and unparalleled educational and employment opportunities.

Benefit by examining education reform in the policymaking capital of the world, plus gain a wealth of hands-on experiential learning opportunities at nearby diverse school settings.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education, Comparative and International Education Concentration

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The aims of the PhD are to:

•  Use multiple modes of scholarly inquiry to conduct rigorous research and develop new theory related to problems that require the integration of multiple disciplines and fields of study, in which education and/or human development play a major role.
• Build theoretical and conceptual foundations of key fields of study within the larger domain of education and human development.
• Contribute to the improvement of policy and practice.
• Create “research hubs” of recognized experts and communities of learners within GSEHD and the George Washington University (GW).
• Promote research in partnership with other organizations (e.g., think tanks, research institutes, both in the U.S. and abroad).
• Attract expertise and funding to GSEHD and GW.
• Attract and retain exceptional students.
• Create a highly valued educational experience at GSEHD through innovation, increased collaboration, and research.
• To what extent does storytelling enable young people with refugee and immigrant experiences to navigate their sense of self and community?
• How are U.S. higher education institutions responding to increasingly restrictive anti-migration policies and a growing wave of xenophobic activity?
• Does student and teacher participation in international education programs lead to positive youth, racial, and intercultural identity development?
• How have education for sustainable development policies been advanced at regional and national levels?
• How does civic education vary in schools with more and less cosmopolitan-oriented student bodies?
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GSEHD’s Office of Admissions invites you to apply for a spot in our program. Please review the following admission and financial information.

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To learn more about the program, admission process, and upcoming events, please connect with the GSEHD Admissions Team at [email protected] or 202-994-9283.

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the online application form as well as the following required supporting documents. There is no application fee.

• Prerequisite: Master’s degree in a field relevant to teaching and learning
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• Transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities
• Statement of Purpose: An essay of 1200 words or less, through which the candidate clearly identifies the purpose in undertaking cross-disciplinary graduate study in teaching and learning that includes: (a) rationale for seeking a Ph.D. in Comparative and International Education; (b) articulation of academic objectives, personal research interests and how those align with what Washington, DC, GW as an institution, GSEHD as an education school offers, how the applicant feels they will benefit from training with the faculty in the program and across the university; and (c) how the applicant’s background and related qualifications prepared for this work and align with long-term goals.
• 3 Letters of Recommendation , with one preferred from a professor in the applicant’s Master’s degree program
• Interview with Faculty: Interviews may be required. Applicants should be prepared to discuss the alignment of their research interests with those of the program faculty.
• Writing Sample: Candidates are required to submit a current writing sample. The sample should reflect the candidate’s abilities to articulate complex ideas and to utilize evidence in support of his/her arguments. The writing sample should also provide evidence of the candidate’s research skills and engagement with scholarship.

Please note: The GRE is not required.

*Additional application requirements may exist for international applicants .

The deadline for Fall 2024 has passed, but applications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis . For more information or to inquire about the next admissions cycle, contact the GSEHD Admissions Team at [email protected] or 202-994-9283. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. 

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Graduate tuition is charged per credit hour, unless otherwise noted. Rates vary by program and location.

The tuition rate for the PhD in Education - Comparative and International Education Concentration program is $1,905 per credit hour . This program requires 60 credits .

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My academic pursuit has become clearer: To ensure equitable and quality education for children in urban slums and children with refugee backgrounds. Such pursuit and endeavor of mine were driven by my advisor, faculty members, and colleagues/classmates, who are my dream team continuing to motivate me to stride forward with confidence, perseverance, and will.

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 Career Outlook

A PhD in Education with a concentration in Comparative and International Education opens up various career opportunities in the field of education, research, policy analysis, and international development.

Examples of potential career paths include:

• University Professor/Researcher: Become a professor, researcher, or lecturer at a university, conducting research, teaching, and contributing to the academic community.
• Education Policy Analyst/Advisor: Policy analysts and advisors may work for government agencies, think tanks, or international organizations to inform and shape education policies. Policy analysts research and evaluate education policies at the local, national, or international level.
• Researcher for NGOs and International Organizations: Work for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or international bodies focusing on education-related research and projects. This could involve addressing global education challenges, promoting access to quality education, and advocating for policy changes.
• International Education Consultant: Provide insights, recommendations, and strategies for improving educational systems on a global scale to organizations, schools, or governments.
• Curriculum Developer: Design educational curricula and culturally responsive learning materials that considers international perspectives and best practices.
• Global Education Program Manager: Manage and coordinate international education programs for schools, universities, or organizations. This role may involve overseeing study abroad programs, exchange initiatives, or collaborative projects with institutions from different countries.
• Cross-Cultural Training Specialist: Assist individuals or organizations in navigating cross-cultural challenges, especially in the context of education. This role may be beneficial for international schools, businesses, or organizations working in diverse environments.
• Education Diplomacy: Engage in diplomatic efforts related to education on an international scale. This could involve representing a country's educational interests in diplomatic negotiations, fostering collaborations, and participating in international forums.

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Personalize your  HGSE Ed.M. program by choosing a concentration in Global, International, and Comparative Education.

The Global, International, and Comparative Education (GICE) Concentration reflects our HGSE mission of changing the world through education and embodies our faculty’s lasting commitment to prepare students like you for work in education in low- and middle-income countries, with a focus on marginalized learners. You also will gain experience addressing inequalities in school success and future opportunities and will become part of a diverse intellectual community that transforms education by examining the power of global and comparative learning. This concentration enables you to participate in core courses and a small group advisory, which will help you build a strong knowledge base in international and comparative education. You also will have opportunities to participate in collaborative field- or simulation-based experiences. This concentration, combined with your chosen program and our faculty’s expertise and strong global connections, will prepare you for a career in education policy, teaching, or organizational leadership at government, civil society and international development agencies, and research institutes.

“A key part of the work we do at HGSE is to explore, understand, and expand education on a global scale. As educators, we must study and shape this emerging field of global education — making sure it is well grounded in the best knowledge about how different countries approach teaching and learning and how they address youth and child development. Not only can we learn from these comparisons, but also they help us begin to improve the lives of learners around the world.” Fernando Reimers Faculty Co-Chair

Concentration Co-Chairs

Students will work closely with faculty associated with their area of study, but students can also work with and take courses with faculty throughout HGSE and Harvard. The faculty co-chairs for Global, International, and Comparative Education are below. View our faculty directory for a full list of HGSE faculty.

Sarah Dryden-Peterson

Sarah Dryden-Peterson focuses on connections between education and community development, specifically the role of education in building peaceful societies.

Fernando Reimers

An expert in global education, Fernando Reimers focuses his work on building an understanding of how to educate children so they can thrive in the 21st century.

Cohort and Community

You will be joined in your concentration by a group of diverse professionals with backgrounds in global and comparative teaching, research, and policymaking. Outside of class, you and your GICE cohort will participate in workshops, seminars, and talks that will enrich the overall learning experience. You will find the learning community to be inspiring, as it provides a space for collective thinking and action, both during the master’s year and as you establish and grow your career. 

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Rigorous, discipline-based research is the hallmark of the MIT Sloan PhD Program. The program is committed to educating scholars who will lead in their fields of research—those with outstanding intellectual skills who will carry forward productive research on the complex organizational, financial, and technological issues that characterize an increasingly competitive and challenging business world.

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PhD studies at MIT Sloan are intense and individual in nature, demanding a great deal of time, initiative, and discipline from every candidate. But the rewards of such rigor are tremendous:  MIT Sloan PhD graduates go on to teach and conduct research at the world's most prestigious universities.

PhD Program curriculum at MIT Sloan is organized under the following three academic areas: Behavior & Policy Sciences; Economics, Finance & Accounting; and Management Science. Our nine research groups correspond with one of the academic areas, as noted below.

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MIT Sloan is eager to provide a diverse group of talented students with early-career exposure to research techniques as well as support in considering research career paths.

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The fourth annual Rising Scholars Conference on October 25 and 26 gathers diverse PhD students from across the country to present their research.

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The goal of the MIT Sloan PhD Program's admissions process is to select a small number of people who are most likely to successfully complete our rigorous and demanding program and then thrive in academic research careers. The admission selection process is highly competitive; we aim for a class size of nineteen students, admitted from a pool of hundreds of applicants.

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Admissions for 2024 is closed. The next opportunity to apply will be for 2025 admission. The 2025 application will open in September 2024. 

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Sample Dissertation Abstracts - These sample Dissertation Abstracts provide examples of the work that our students have chosen to study while in the MIT Sloan PhD Program.

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The videos of their presentations below showcase the work of our students and will give you insight into the topics they choose to research in the program.

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The UB Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is the foremost destination for PhD student scholars interested in challenging the boundaries of drug discovery, development and evaluation.

We invite you to study with our group of internationally renowned faculty as they advance the biotherapies and technologies of the future to improve human health and society. 

Sponsored through the university, this multi-year program provides enhanced nationally competitive funding packages to ensure the support and continuation of the next generation of scholars and researchers.

Support initiatives include: cost of broad-based fees for doctoral students who are full time and fully funded. Covered fees include the comprehensive fee, academic excellence and success fee, student activity fee, and the international student fee, where applicable.

Find out more: UB PhD Excellence Initiative.

Learn more about the many ways UB can support your career aspirations through innovative assistantships, fellowships, scholarships and other benefits.

Find out more: PhD Level Funding.

Doctoral students receive a full tuition scholarship and stipend. Additional amounts may be received through individual scholarships.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in pharmacy, biochemistry, chemistry, biology, engineering or other science
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty knowledgeable of the student's ability and capability. Evaluators should comment on laboratory research, communication skills, creativity, and intangibles in the student's academic performance. An email request will be sent directly to your recommenders when you submit your application for formal review.
• Personal statement: the personal statement is a general statement of purpose describing academic, professional, and research interests and should be no more than 500 words.
• Demonstrated proficiency in organic and physical chemistry, biochemistry, biology and mathematics
• Prior research experience and co-authorship in scientific publications are considered favorably.

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International Application Requirements

The University at Buffalo is one of the  United States' most international universities  and offers a welcoming environment for students from over 100 countries.

Application Requirements

In addition to your program application, as an international student you will need to provide the following materials as electronic uploads. Please do not send any mail, unless instructed to do so. You do not need to submit an evaluated transcript through WES however, we will accept it if you have it.

• A photocopy of your passport page Upload a photocopy of your passport (photo page) to the proper section on your application checklist
• Copy of current 1-20 and visa If you are currently studying in the United States, you must upload a copy of your current I-20 and Visa to your application checklist. 
• Official English Proficiency Scores In addition to meeting the standard academic criteria for the program to which you are applying, international applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency. Unless exempt, all international students must take one of the tests  indicated here  and meet the university minimum score requirement. Upon submission, please upload an unofficial copy of your English Language Proficiency test score to your application.
• International Applicant Financial Form and Bank Documents - Not required for PhD applicants These documents can be submitted  after  students are accepted; feel free to leave it blank on the application checklist. You will be able to submit them later when prompted. Accepted students (except PhD) need to submit the Financial Form, along with bank documents showing funding for the first year of academic study (minus any scholarships you may be receiving).

Learn about the steps to receiving your I-20 documentation.

Information for Current BS/MS or MS Students

Current students in our BS/MS or MS programs who are interested in the PhD program are required to submit a new application with new recommendations. MS students may apply either during their first or second year of the program. BS/MS students must complete their entire BS/MS program before joining the PhD program (some exceptions considered).

MS students who are accepted to the PhD program during their first year in the MS program are transferred directly to the PhD program and do not receive their MS degree. MS students who are accepted to the PhD program during their second year in the MS program are encouraged to complete their MS project and confer their MS degree before joining the PhD program.

It is recommended that students interested in the PhD program consider taking the required courses for the PhD program that are offered during their MS studies. If admitted to PhD program, students who have completed all of the required PhD courses will be allowed to take the Preliminary Exams.

Students accepted to the PhD program from our MS program who have elected not to receive their MS degree can apply all of their required PhD courses and graduate course credits towards the 72 credits needed for the PhD. These students should develop an academic plan carefully so that the remaining credit requirements needed for the PhD degree are met without exceeding the 72 credits by a large margin.

Students formerly in our BS/MS or MS programs who are accepted to the PhD and have received their BS/MS or MS degree can apply part or all of their prior graduate credits from the University at Buffalo towards the PhD. The Director of Graduate Studies will waive the required PhD courses taken during the BS/MS and MS program for these students. These students should work closely with the Director of Graduate Studies so that remaining credit requirements needed for the PhD degree are met without exceeding the 72 credits by a large margin.

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International Studies (Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. in International Studies is a highly customizable and interdisciplinary degree. The Graduate Program in International Studies (GPIS) offers advanced research opportunities and training in global problems and transnational issues. Students may choose from one of several concentrations to focus their studies: U.S. foreign policy and international relations, conflict and cooperation, international political economy and development, interdependence and transnationalism, and comparative and regional studies, modeling and simulation, and cultural studies.

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Requirements.

All candidates for admission into the Ph.D. must submit:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (may be waived on a case-by-case basis for PhD applicants depending on prior qualifications at the master’s level).

Official transcripts of all undergraduate or prior graduate course work submitted directly by all universities attended.

An essay of not more than 500 words describing interest in and capacity for advanced training in global/transnational issues.

One example of writing or research (a paper submitted to a seminar, a publication or report, or another comparable example).

Three letters of recommendation addressing the candidate's capacity to undertake graduate work on international global issues.

Any prior graduate course work taken at Old Dominion University (e.g., in non-degree status) or at another institution can be counted toward the Ph.D. degree only in accordance with the provisions governing transfer of credit and the director’s approval.

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This course deals with the adaptation of US foreign policies to the changing structure of the international system after WWII and in the Cold War, and since Reagan. It is designed to review, analyze, and discuss the global rise of the US role in the world. It will also assess the transformation of US interests since 1945, through the Cold War and since the events of September 11, 2001.

NON-GPIS STUDENTS MUST RECEIVE PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

Estimated rates for the 2023-24 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

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RIT graduate pursues Ph.D. across time zones

Nastaran Nagshineh, center, defended her Ph.D. thesis at RIT in April. Faculty from RIT’s Rochester and Dubai campuses served on her thesis committee and include, from left to right, Kathleen Lamkin-Kennard, Steven Weinstein, Nathaniel Barlow, and David Kofke (a professor at the University at Buffalo). Mohamed Samaha participated remotely and appears on the video screen behind the group and alongside Nagshineh’s picture.

Nastaran Nagshineh is one of the first Ph.D. candidates to bridge RIT’s Rochester and Dubai campuses. Her accomplishment creates a path for future students at the university’s international campuses.

Nagshineh completed her Ph.D. in mathematical modeling while working full time as a mathematics lecturer at RIT Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, teaching as many as five classes a semester. She described her Ph.D. journey as “an exercise in perseverance” due to competing demands and long days. Rochester is eight hours behind Dubai, and the time difference meant many late-night classes and meetings.

“I saw this collaboration as an opportunity, rather than as a challenge, because my primary adviser, Dr. Steven Weinstein (RIT professor of chemical engineering), and my co-adviser, Dr. Mohamed Samaha (RIT Dubai associate professor of mechanical engineering), both have the same area of research interest,” she said. “They both worked toward my success.”

Nagshineh is one of 67 RIT Ph.D. students who defended their thesis this academic year and who will earn their doctorate. RIT awarded 63 Ph.D. degrees in 2023.

In 2020-2021, RIT’s Graduate School met and surpassed the university’s goal of conferring 50 Ph.D. degrees during an academic year. That number will continue to grow as students cycle through the seven new Ph.D. programs that RIT has added since 2017, said Diane Slusarski , dean of RIT’s Graduate School.

Meeting these goals puts RIT on a path toward achieving an “R1,” or research-intensive designation, from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning. RIT is currently ranked as an R2 institution . Many factors go into changing a university’s status, including research investment and maintaining a three-year average of 70 Ph.D. degrees awarded per year, according to Slusarski.

“We have met the goals of the strategic plan, and now we look forward to contributing to the research innovation in the future,” Slusarski said. “We want to help the new programs thrive and win national research awards.”

RIT’s emphasis on high-level research is seen in Nagshineh’s Ph.D. work. She applies mathematical modeling to the field of fluid dynamics. Her research has been published in top-tier journals and has gained notice, said Weinstein, her thesis adviser.

Weinstein describes Nagshineh’s accomplishments as “a testament to a fantastic work ethic and commitment” and is inspirational to younger students at Rochester and Dubai.

“The collaboration between RIT Dubai/Rochester has continued,” he said. “Another paper was submitted a few weeks ago with Mohamed Samaha and Nate Barlow (RIT associate professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics) as co-authors, as well as Cade Reinberger, a younger Ph.D. student in my research group.”

Mathematical modeling is one of RIT’s newer Ph.D. degree programs, and Nagshineh is among its earliest graduates. The program has doubled in size since it began accepting students in 2017, Slusarski said. This past fall, the mathematical modeling program had 35 students, with two graduating this year.

Altogether, RIT has 13 Ph.D. degree programs currently enrolling 438 students, with computing and information sciences accounting for the largest with 117 students. RIT’s other Ph.D. programs include astrophysical sciences and technology , biomedical and chemical engineering , business administration , color science , electrical and computer engineering, imaging science , mechanical and industrial engineering , microsystems engineering , and sustainability .

New programs in cognitive science and physics will launch in the fall.

The growth in RIT graduate education—with more than 3,000 master’s and doctoral students—reflects a demographic change in the student population, Slusarski said. “We have a higher percentage of women in the graduate programs than we have for RIT undergraduate programs.”

RIT’s graduate programs enroll 42 percent women, according to Christie Leone , assistant dean for the Graduate School.

Nagshineh, who also holds an MS in electrical engineering from RIT Dubai, welcomes her role as a mentor to other women students on both campuses.

“As a young woman in an Arabic country, the power of women is often underestimated and undervalued, and I hope to serve as a role model to female students, especially those that question their path,” Nagshineh said.

She plans to continue in her career as a professor and a researcher. “I would like to pursue a research program where I can advise my own students and teach them more deeply.”

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• Hold an academic degree (earned in the United States or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by the application deadline.
• Intend to devote herself full-time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year at an accredited institution.
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• Preference is given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, and professional work.
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Hartford International faculty and students conduct groundbreaking research about religion in the United States and throughout the world.

Partnerships allow Hartford International students to experience faith in real communities across the globe.

Since 1834, we have been building on our legacy of cultivating interfaith scholarship, and preparing religious leaders and peacebuilders for today’s diverse world.

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Our hybrid Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program provides religious leaders who work in a wide variety of ministry settings with the opportunity to cultivate new knowledge and skills that better prepare them to serve their communities and address today's challenges. 

You’ll engage in an interdisciplinary, interreligious education that emphasizes reflective ministry, that is, ministry grounded in practical theology and an understanding of its social context. You’ll build a community of peers–religious leaders from diverse backgrounds–who challenge you to think creatively and critically as you explore the social and cultural dynamics impacting religious life and organizations in the 21st century.

Program Structure

The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) is a 36-credit advanced professional degree program designed for experienced professionals working in an area of ministry looking to build their expertise with new skills to better respond to contemporary challenges and nurture leadership in service to their communities. 

The hybrid program combines the flexibility of online learning with formative face-to-face experiences and culminates in a written project that explores an area of ministry related to each student’s vocational setting, or calling, and generates new knowledge for the broader practice of ministry.

After working with their advisor, students choose from these areas of specialization: 

• Ecology and Religion: Leadership for Life on Earth
• Africana and Black Church Leadership
• Interreligious Leadership 
• Personalized: Students work with their advisor to select electives in creating a personal emphasis toward their doctoral project

The 36-credit hybrid DMin program combines intentional, formative face-to-face experiences with a flexible, online format, using a cohort model to build a peer community of interreligious leaders.

4 Colleague Seminar Courses (12 credits): Two as residential intensives; two as synchronous online courses

• Colleague Seminar I: The Changing American Religious Landscape
• Colleague Seminar II: Exploring and Understanding the Local Religious Context
• Colleague Seminar III: Transformative Leadership and Practice
• Colleague Seminar IV: Action Research Methods for Religious Leaders

6 Electives (18 credits): Electives courses will draw from existing MAIRS and MAC course offerings aligned with each DMin student’s chosen track or areas of interest 

2 Project Writing Courses (6 credits) 

DMin Project

• Demonstrate knowledge of the larger social and cultural dynamics affecting religious life and organizations in the 21 st  century and their implications for ministry settings.
• Demonstrate the knowledge, capacities, and willingness to respectfully engage the religious pluralism of contemporary American society through exposure to the teachings of other faiths and those who practice those faiths.
• Cultivate advanced critical thinking and the tools necessary for lifelong theological and sociological reflection in the practice of effecting change in their ministry and community leadership setting.
• Complete a substantive and relevant ministry project that analyzes the religious and social dimensions of real-world contexts and proposes new approaches to religious leadership that makes a substantive contribution to their area of ministry, chaplaincy, or other vocational concentration.

The Doctor of Ministry program is open to persons who have three years of ministry experience after the completion of the Master of Divinity degree at an ATS-accredited seminary (or its educational equivalent or a master’s degree in a related field) from an accredited institution. Students must sustain their leadership position or role in their ministry or chaplaincy setting for the duration of their program. Student’s ministry setting must be located within the United States or in service in the US military. Only students who meet these criteria will be considered for admission. 

Applications for the Doctor of Ministry program and all supporting materials should be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than July 10 for the fall semester. The applicant must supply the following: 

1. The application form and application fee. 

2. A personal statement of up to 6 pages that describes the applicant's readiness for doctoral level theological education. 

3. Complete official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions. 

4. Three letters of recommendation from persons able to assess the applicant’s academic and professional potential: one from a professor with whom the applicant has studied, one from a religious leader or official from a tradition with which the applicant is affiliated or plans to research, and one from a professional colleague or associate. 

5.  A current resume or CV that includes a description of recent ministry work experience and involvement in religious or spiritual organizations.

One can apply through an online format available on our website. 

Interview: Applicants will be contacted by the Admissions Office to schedule an on-campus, phone, or zoom interview. 

Once all application materials have been received and the personal interview has been conducted, the applicant’s file will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. 

Entrance and Deferral: Students admitted to the D.Min. program may defer their entrance for no more than one academic year after the fall semester to which they are admitted. This intent must be received in writing by the Registrar. Students unable to enroll in the program after this period may apply for readmission (Please see “Readmission” under the Academic Policies for Graduate Programs). 

Entrance to the program formally begins with enrollment in the fall first-year Colleague Seminar (DM-710). If entrance is deferred, students may enroll in D.Min. elective courses, but no more than two electives may be completed before the enrollment in the first-year Colleague Seminar begins. In all cases, enrollment in the first-year Colleague Seminar must begin no later than one academic year after the fall semester to which a student is originally admitted to the program. Students are expected to remain with their colleague group during the two-year sequence of the Colleague Seminar. 

Once admitted to the Doctor of Ministry program, the student is encouraged to organize a support group in her or his ministry setting to offer encouragement and assistance throughout the student’s program of study. 

Master of Divinity Equivalency

Those students wishing to enter the Doctor of Ministry program who do not have the ATS required Master of Divinity may still be eligible for acceptance provided that their previous theological course work is determined to be equivalent to the M.Div. or a Master's Degree in a related field that is aligned with their Doctor of Ministry project. Hartford International University defines M.Div. equivalency as a minimum of 57 credits, earned from an accredited institution, which fulfill the following subject areas: 

Scripture Studies  - 12 credits

4 courses in scripture studies, must show variety in scriptures studied 

Theological Studies – 12 credits 

2 courses in Theology 

1 course in Ethics 

1 course in History 

Understanding Cultural Contexts – 12 credits

Courses should be in areas such as: interreligious studies, comparative and cultural studies, social issues, pluralism, multifaith/multicultural, religion and society, gender studies, interfaith dialogue, ecological and environmental studies 

Arts of Ministry – 9 credits

Courses should be in areas such as: leadership, worship, preaching, religious education, pastoral counseling/CPE. 

Religious Studies Elective Courses – 12 credits

If a student has the requisite number of credits, but fails to fulfill all of the above subject areas, they will be required to take additional course work before they can be considered for admission to the Doctor of Ministry program.

Where Your Journey May Lead

Serve as a Clergy Leader

Lead Faith & Community Groups

Start a Non-Profit

Teach at a University or School

Courses you may take

The first seminar course explores the social and contextual challenges within American religious life across the nation. Through readings, guest presentations, and (virtual) field trips, you’ll explore the overarching challenges facing local congregations and then discover creative, out-of-the-box realistic solutions to address these challenges. Following each of these explorations and experiences, you’ll reflect theologically on the relevance and salience of these approaches as well as other possible solutions, from the perspective of your personal beliefs and specific tradition’s theological framework.

In your second seminar, you’ll explore the reflective practice of ministry in an atmosphere of personal and professional sharing, eventually producing a set of analytical and theological papers as background for the Ministry Project. The goal is to ground the practice of ministry in an understanding of its contextual and organizational realities and their theological significance. You’ll be introduced to various field research tools and learn to reflect theologically and strategically on the insights gathered through their use.

You’ll develop engaging tools and skills to expand your ability to think contextually, imagine contextually, and evaluate contextually as core elements of religious leadership and excellence. The course involves differentiated instruction for individual students and will proceed toward the mastery of an action-reflection way of thinking and acting. Action-reflection places you in a habitual place of thought about your actions that gives the "why" as much attention as the "how." You’ll leave knowing the practice of action-reflection, as well as on the road to becoming a “doctor” of ministry.

You’ll produce your Ministry Project Proposal in the fourth semester of the two-year Colleague Seminar series. You’ll prepare and share a literature review in the anticipated substantive area of your project and explore the basics of action research design to select appropriate methods by which they might engage stakeholders and evaluate and assess the success of their project actions, as well as explore the theological foundations of your project venture. By the end of the Seminar, you’ll present and defend your project proposal.

The Value of Experience

As a DMin degree student, you’ll complete a ministry project that analyzes the religious and social dimensions of real-world contexts and enables you to propose new approaches to religious leadership tailored to your specific area of ministry, chaplaincy, vocational setting, or calling.

Learn from professors with decades of experience leading organizations across religious traditions and fields. You’ll explore contemporary issues and emerging trends in ministry using the latest resources and insights from scholar-practitioners who encourage thoughtful discussion in a multifaith classroom.

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The Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations is the country’s oldest center for such study, opening in 1973.

Theological Consortium

Our students can take classes through the Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium, a consortium of seminaries and theological schools including Boston College, Boston University, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, Harvard Divinity School, Hebrew College, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary, and St. John’s Seminary & Theological Institute.

Accreditation

Hartford International is dually accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, the New England Commission of Higher Education, and approved by the Office for Financial and Academic Affairs for Higher Education of the State of Connecticut.

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