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The Ph.D.& M.A. Program in Political Science offers three degree programs and features courses in five subfields.  In addition, we have recently added a new Writing Politics specialization to our curriculum. Please use the menu above to access more information regarding the requirements for the degree programs in Political Science as well as the subfields and the Writing Politcs specialization.

Program Administration


Ruth O'Brien
Executive Officer (Chair)
(212) 817-8670
robrien@gc.cuny.edu
Office Hours: Tuesdays 11-12 and 1-2 and by appointment.

Jessica Landis
Assistant Program Officer
(212) 817-8670
jlandis@gc.cuny.edu

Charles Tien
Deputy Executive Officer
(212) 817-8672
ctien@hunter.cuny.edu
Office Hours: Mondays 3:00-6:00 pm and Wednesdays 2:00-5:00.


Joan Tronto
Deputy Executive Officer
(212) 817-8701
jtronto@hunter.cuny.edu
Office Hours: Tuesdays 3:00-6:00 and Thursdays 2:00-4:00 and 6:30-7:30



POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM CALENDAR - SPRING 2008
DATE EVENT ROOM
Mon, Jan 7 Last day to register for the spring semester without penalty
Thur., Jan 17 International Relations First Examination, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm C415B
Fri., Jan 18 Public Policy First Examination, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm C415B
Mon., Jan 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Graduate Center Closed
Tue., Jan 22 American Politics First Examination, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm C415B
Wed., Jan 23 Comparative Politics First Examination, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm C415B
Thur., Jan 24 Political Theory First Examination, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm C415B
Thur., Jan 24 Last day to apply for Leave of Absence for Spring 2008
Fri., Jan 25 First Day of Classes
Thur., Jan 31 Last day to deposit dissertation or thesis and file for February degree
Fri., Feb 1 Last day to register for the spring semester
Fri., Feb 1 Annual Program Student Meeting, 3:00 pm 5200
Tue., Feb 12 Lincoln's Birthday.  The Graduate Center is closed.
Thur., Feb 14 Last day to file for add/drop, level change, or residency change
Fri., Feb 15
Faculty Membership Committee Meeting, 10:30 am (Comm. Members Only)		 5200.07
Fri., Feb 15 Executive Committee Meeting, 11:30 am (Committee Members Only) 5200.07
Fri., Feb 15 Lunch with the Executive Committee, 1:00 pm 5200.07
Fri., Feb 15 Faculty Mentoring Workshop, 2:00 pm 5200.07
Mon., Feb 18 President's Day.  The Graduate Center is closed.
Wed., Feb 20 Second Exam Workshop, 1:00 pm 5200.07
Fri., Feb 22 Language Exam Registration Deadline, 5:00 pm
Fri., Mar. 7 Political Science Graduate Student Conference 5200
Fri., Mar. 14
Faculty Membership Committee Meeting, 10:30 am (Committee Members Only)		 5200.07
Fri., Mar 14 Executive Committee Meeting, 11:30 am (Committee Members Only) 5200.07
Fri., Mar 14 Wine and Cheese Hour, 5:00 pm 5200
Thur., Mar 20 Dissertation Proposal Submission Deadline, 5:00 pm 5202
Mar 21-24 College is closed.  No Classes.
Wed., Mar 26 Classes follow Monday schedule
Fri., Mar 28 Deadline to apply for Independent Study for Fall 2008, 5:00pm 5202
Fri., Mar 28 First Exam Registration Deadline, Fall 2008, 5:00 pm 5202
Wed., Apr 9 Last day to file for withdrawal from courses
Fri., Apr 11
Faculty Membership Committee Meeting, 10:30 am (Committee Members Only)		 5200.07
Fri., Apr 11 Executive Committee Meeting, 11:30 am (Committee Members Only) 5200.07
Fri., Apr 11 First Exam Drafting Meeting, 1:30 pm (Committee Members Only) 8601
Fri., Apr 11 First Exam Committee Meeting with Students, 3:30 pm 5200.07
Fri., Apr 11 Wine and Cheese Hour, 4:30 pm 5200
Tue., Apr 15
Deadline to apply for Re-admission to the Program for Fall 2008, 5:00 pm		 5202
Thur., Apr 17 Language Examination, 10:00 am -12:30 pm 5200.07
Apr 19-27 Spring Recess.  No classes
Wed., Apr 30 Last day to deposit dissertation or thesis and file for May degree
TBA Dissertation Proposal Committee Meeting, 10:00 am 5200.07
Thur., May 1 Registration for the Fall 2008 semester begins
Fri., May 2 Annual Evaluation of Students, 9:30 am (Faculty Members Only) 5200.07
Fri., May 2 Annual Faculty Meeting, 3:00 pm (Faculty Members Only) 5200.07
Tue., May 6 Annual Alumni Award Night, 6:00 pm Skylight
Wed., May 14 Last Day of Classes
Thurs., May 15 Reading Day
Fri., May 16
Faculty Membership Committee Meeting, 10:30 am (Committee Members Only)		 5200.07
Fri., May 16 Executive Committee Meeting, 11:30 am (Committee Members Only) 5200.07
Fri., May 16 End of Year Party, 5:00 pm 5200

 

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