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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 (On Leave)


Joan Tronto
Acting Executive Officer
(212) 817-8701
jtronto@gc.cuny.edu
Office Hours: Tuesdays 11:30-12:30 and 1:00-2:00 and by appointment
Corey Robin
Deputy Executive Officer
(212) 817-8671
corey.robin@gmail.com
Office Hours: Mondays 2:30-5:30 pm and Wednesdays 3:00-6:00.		 Joe Rollins
Deputy Executive Officer
(212) 817-8672
joerollins@nyc.rr.com
Office Hours: Tuesdays 2:30-5:30 and Thursdays 3:00-6:00

Margaret Turner
Assistant Program Officer
(212) 817-8670
mturner@gc.cuny.edu

Theresa Moses
College Assistant
(212) 817-8670
tmoses@gc.cuny.edu


POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM CALENDAR - FALL 2008
DATE EVENT ROOM
Mon., August 18 Political Theory and Public Policy First Examination, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 6418
Tues., August 19 Comparative Politics First Examination, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 6418
Tues., August 19 New Student Orientation and Reception, 5:00 pm 5200
Wed., August 20 American Politics First Examination, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 6418
Wed., August 20 First Day of Registration for new students
Thurs., August 21 Internationl Relations First Examination, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 6418
Tues., August 26 Last day to apply for Leave of Absence for Fall 2008
Tues., August 26 Last day for new students to register for the fall without penalty
Wed., August 27 First Day of Classes
Mon., September 1 Labor Day.  The Graduate Center is closed
Tues., September 2 Last day to register for the Fall 2008 semester
Tues., September 16 Last day to file for add/drop, level change, or residency change
Tues., September 16 Last day to deposit dissertation or thesis and file for October degree
Tues., September 16 Second Exam Workshop, 2:00 pm 5200.07
Fri., September 19 Faculty Membership Committee Meeting, 10:30 am (Committee Members Only) 5200.07
Fri., September 19 Executive Committee Meeting, 11:30 am (Committee Members Only) 5200.07
Fri., September 19 Lunch with the Executive Committee, 1:00 pm 5200.07
Fri., September 19 Wine and Cheese Hour, 5:00 pm 5200
Fri., September 26 Language Exam Registration Deadline, 5:00 pm
Sept. 29-October 1 No classes scheduled
October 8-9 No classes scheduled
Mon., October 13 Columbus Day.  The Graduate Center is closed.
Tues., October 14 Classes follow a Monday schedule
Fri., October 17 Faculty Membership Committee Meeting, 10:30 am (Committee Members Only) 5200.07
Fri., October 17 Executive Committee Meeting, 11:30 am (Committee Members Only) 5200.07
Fri., October 17 Dissertation Proposal Submission Deadline, 5:00 pm
Thurs., October 30 Wine and Cheese Hour, 5:30 pm 5200
Fri., October 31 Deadline to apply for Independent Study for Spring 2009, 5:00pm
Fri., October 31 First Exam Registration Deadline, Spring 2009, 5:00 pm
Fri., November 7 Language Examination, 10:00 am -12:30 pm 5200.07
Fri., November 14 Faculty Membership Committee Meeting, 10:30 am (Committee Members Only) 5200.07
Fri., November 14 Executive Committee Meeting, 11:30 am (Committee Members Only) 5200.07
Fri., November 14 First Exam Drafting Meeting, 1:30 pm (Committee Members Only) 5200.07
Mon., November 17 Deadline to apply for Re-admission to the Program for Spring 2009
Mon., November 17 Deadline to apply for transfer from MA to PhD Program for Fall 2009
Tues., November 18 Last day to file for withdrawal from course
TBA Dissertation Proposal Committee Meeting 5200.07
November 27-28 Thanksgiving Recess.  The Graduate Center is closed.
Wed., December 3 Registration for the Spring 2009 semester begins
Fri., December 5 Political Science Graduate Student Conference 5200
Fri., December 12 Reading Day
Fri., December 12 Faculty Membership Committee Meeting, 10:30 am (Committee Members Only) 5200.07
Fri., December 12 Executive Committee Meeting, 11:30 am (Committee Members Only) 5200.07
Fri., December 12 End of Year Party, 5:00 pm 5200
December 17-23 Final Examinations
December 24-25 The Graduate Center is closed
Dec.31 - Jan. 1 The Graduate Center is closed

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