Course variations

Course summary

This program combines broad and rigorous training in conventional fields - international politics, comparative politics, international political economy and/or political theory - with ample opportunities for customization, creativity and exploration. The small size of the program also contributes to a strong sense of community. At the beginning of study at Josef Korbel School of International Studies, doctoral students take courses consisting of both master’s level students and fellow doctoral candidates. Independent study and research is also conducted during this period of time.

Program modules

The program modules are as follows: International Studies Core: Four courses (20 credits), INTS 4900 Theories of International Politics, INTS 4507 Comparative Politics: States and Societies in the 21st Century, INTS 4324 Intro to International Political Economy, One Political Theory course:, INTS 4820 Ancient Political Theory, INTS 4821 Early Modern Political Theory, INTS 4822 Contemporary Political Theory, or, INTS 4601 Ethics and International Affairs, INTS 4515 Nineteenth Century Political Theory and the Rise of Political Economy, 2. Field Specialization: Five courses per field – choose two fields (50 credits), A. International Politics, INTS 4900 Theories of International Politics, INTS 4903 Social Construction of International Society, PLUS three additional courses in International Politics, B. Comparative Politics, INTS 4507 Comparative Politics Theory, PLUS four additional courses in Comparative Politics, C. International Political Economy, INTS 4310 International Trade, INTS 4320 International Monetary Relations, INTS 4324 Introduction to International Political Economy, INTS 4327Advanced Issues in International Political Economy, INTS 4370 Political Economy of Globalization, D. Political Theory, INTS 4820 Ancient Political Theory, INTS 4821 Early Modern Political Theory, INTS 4822 Contemporary Political Theory, INTS 4515 Nineteenth Century Political Theory and the Rise of Political Economy, PLUS two additional Political Theory courses, 3. Methodology/Skills: INTS 4010 Epistemology, INTS 4499 Philosophy of Social Science, INTS 4500 Social Science Methods.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have a bachelor degree in liberal arts programs. They should have a prior work experience in business management or human resource development. They should have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 80 (internet based) or and IELTS score of 6.0 or higher. In addition to this, GRE scores are also required.

Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

Department name

Josef Korbel School of International Studies