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The Department of Political Science offers three main graduate degrees:

Doctor of Arts (D.A.)

Please download the Application Checklist to learn more about how to apply to the Doctor of Arts (D.A.) program. For current students, a graduate plan checklist is provided to help guide you through your class selection and schedule. We recommend that all students interested in the D.A. graduate program contact our graduate director Dr. Kellee Kirkpatrick.

D.A. Admission Requirement Checklist

 

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Please download the Application Checklist and M.A. Graduate Program Handbook to learn more about how to apply to the Master of Arts (M.A.) program. For current students, a graduate plan checklist is provided to help guide you through your class selection and schedule. We recommend that all students interested in the M.A. graduate program contact our graduate director Dr. Kellee Kirkpatrick.

M.A. Admission Requirements Checklist

 

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Please download the Application Checklist and M.P.A. Graduate Program Handbook to learn more about how to apply to the Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program. For current students, a graduate plan checklist is provided to help guide you through your class selection and schedule. We recommend that all students interested in the M.P.A. graduate program contact our M.P.A. Director Dr. Mark McBeth.

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Graduate Education at ISU

Scholarships

These are scholarships for declared political science majors.

 

Mark K. McBeth Scholarship (Master of Public Administration students)

The Dr. Mark K. McBeth Scholarship is for students enrolled in the Master’s of Public Administration program. Students enrolled in 6 graduate credits or more are eligible for this scholarship.

 

Idaho's 5th Greatest Fly Fisherman Scholarship

The Idaho’s 5th Greatest Fly Fisherman Scholarship is awarded to a student in any major and class level. Must be a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Student must be an Idaho resident. Preferences are as follows: Half consideration to Fremont County Residents and Half consideration for Political Science Majors.

For more information on scholarship opportunities go to the Bengal Online Scholarship System.

 

Fellowships

Doctor of Art Fellowships are awarded each year to students admitted to and enrolled in Doctor of Arts programs. These fellowships are available in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Mathematics, and Political Science. Most of these fellowships are awarded in the spring semester for the next academic year. Contact the departments for details and applications.

An advisory committee has been created to assist students in developing a curriculum that reflects their individual needs. The program phone number is (208) 282-2211, Stop 8073. You can also contact the Political Science Chair, Dr. Mark McBeth if you have any questions.

Please visit the political science section of the Idaho State graduate catalog for more specific information on teachers, classes, and program requirements.

 

Graduate Directors:

The MPA program is directed by Dr. Mark K. McBeth. His office can be found in Graveley Hall, North Wing. 

The DA and MA programs are directed by Dr. Kellee J. Kirkpatrick. Her office can be found in Graveley Hall. For information about the DA and MA programs, email Dr. Kirkpatrick.