The graduate program in Social & Political Thought (SPT) offers interdisciplinary study of social and political ideas, theories, and movements at the MA and PhD levels. Coursework is organized around three flexible streams: the history of social and political thought; Black studies and theories of race and racism; and economy, consciousness, aesthetics, and society. Both full-time and part-time study are available at each degree level. Admission to the MA requires an undergraduate degree with a minimum B+ average; admission to the PhD requires a master's degree, also with a minimum B+ average. Applications include three letters of recommendation, a resumé or CV, a statement of interest, and a writing sample. Graduates are prepared for research and teaching careers in social and political theory and related interdisciplinary humanities and social science fields.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants to the MA program must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum B+ average; applicants to the PhD program must hold a master's degree, also with a minimum B+ average. Applications require three letters of recommendation, a resumé or CV, a statement of interest, and a writing sample. English-language proficiency requires a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100 or an IELTS Academic score of 7.5, or an equivalent.
