Application for Admission to M.A. and Ph.D. Programs
Texas Tech University
Department of Political Science
Name (Last, First, Middle Initial):
Application Checklist
Below are the steps you must take to complete your application for graduate study in political science at Texas
Tech University.
Letters of Recommendation (Use Department Form)
List the Names and Organizations of Your Letter Writers Below:
Department Application for Graduate Study and Teaching Assistantship
Texas Tech University Graduate School Application (Click this link to go to this application: http://www.
depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/admissions/how.php )
GRE Scores Submitted by the Official Testing Organization (Student Copies Not Accepted; B.A.-M.A.
Applicants Do Not Need GRE Scores)
TOEFL Scores Submitted by the Official Testing Organization (Student Copies Not Accepted; International
Students Only)
Statement of Purpose (Saved in a Separate File (PDF or MS-Word File))
Resume (Saved in a Separate File (PDF or MS-Word File))
Save and E-mail the Completed Form, Statement of Purpose, and Resume to:
polsadmissions@ttu.edu
If You are Unable to Submit the Documents Electronically, Print them and Mail them to:
Graduate Admissions Committee
Department of Political Science
Box 41015
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409-1015
Department Application for Graduate Study and Teaching
Assistantship, M.A. and Ph.D
I. Personal Information
Name (Last, First, Middle Initial):
SSN:
Birth Date:
Today's Date:
Home Address:
Street Address:
Zip Code:
City:
State:
Country:
Phone:
Address Where You Can be Reached from January 1-June 30 (If Different from Above):
Street Address:
Zip Code:
City:
State:
Country:
Phone:
E-mail Address:
Country of Legal Residence:
Are You a Resident of the State of Texas or a County in a Neighboring State Bordering Texas?
If Yes, List County and State:
II. Financial Aid and Scholarships (For M.A.-Ph.D. and Ph.D. Students Only)
Check the Aid You Wish to be Considered For:
Department Scholarship
Department Teaching Assitantship
III. Degree Program
Check the Programs You Wish to be Considered For:
Master of Arts in Political Science (M.A.)
Joint M.A. and B.A. in Political Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Ph.D.)
M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science
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Expected Starting Semester and Year:
Please Indicate the Fields You Would Like to Emphasize During Your Study at Texas Tech:
Primary Field:
Secondary Field:
IV. Prior Education ( You Will Need to Submit Official Transcripts to the Graduate School)
Institution (Name, City):
Dates of Attendance:
Major:
Degree:
Institution (Name, City):
Dates of Attendance:
Major:
Degree:
Institution (Name, City):
Dates of Attendance:
Major:
Degree:
Institution (Name, City):
Dates of Attendance:
Major:
Degree:
V. Undergraduate and Graduate GPAs and Test Scores
Undergraduate and Graduate GPAs
GPA for All Undergraduate Work (4-point Scale):
GPA for Last 60 Hours of Undergraduate Work (4-point Scale):
GPA for Any Graduate Work (4-point Scale):
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GRE Scores (You Will Need to Submit Official Reports to the Graduate School; B.A.-M.A. Students Leave This Blank)
Date Taken:
Verbal:
Quantitative:
Writing:
If You Have Not Taken the GREs, When Do You Plan to?
TOEFL Scores (International Students Only; You Will Need to Submit Official Reports to the Graduate School)
Identify Each Score:
VI. Letters of Recommendation
Please identify the names of three individuals (preferably former professors) from which you are requesting letters
of reference. For each, also identify their position (e.g., professor, manager), organization, city and state. For each
person named, provide them a copy of our recommendation form, (Link to recommendation form) along with a
stamped and addressed envelope (see end of form for address).
Name (Last, First, Middle Initial):
Position:
Organization:
City and State:
Name (Last, First, Middle Initial):
Position:
Organization:
City and State:
Name (Last, First, Middle Initial):
Position:
Organization:
City and State:
VII: Statement of Purpose
In a separate document (PDF or MS-Word File), explain in no more than three double-spaced pages why you want
to study political science, what your topic of study will be, and why you would like to attend Texas Tech University.
VIII: Resume
In a separate document (PDF or MS-Word File), provide a resume listing your educational and work experience.
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IX: Major and Minor Courses (For B.A.-M.A. Applicants Only!!!!!)
List the courses you have taken in Political Science at Texas Tech, the semester you completed the course, and the
grade received. Include courses you are currently taking.
Course:
Semester:
Grade:
Course:
Semester:
Grade:
Course:
Semester:
Grade:
Course:
Semester:
Grade:
Course:
Semester:
Grade:
Course:
Semester:
Grade:
Course:
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Course:
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