Political Science: professional practice doctorate records.

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Official classification: Political Science and Government, General.

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies of specific political institutions and processes.

Compare the programme’s political science and government content, methods and regional focus. The classification does not identify a law qualification or a particular international affairs pathway.

This selection is the source professional practice doctorate category, award level 18. It stays separate from research doctorates and other doctorate awards. Verify the exact qualification, current applicant route and recognition in the intended jurisdiction; the award category does not establish eligibility for professional practice.

Source: connected NCES IPEDS first-major completion records, exact CIP 45.1001, award level 18. This list does not rank institutions or measure admissions capacity.

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