Public Opinion and Survey Research

The Department of Political Science at Fordham is committed to

• preparing students for global citizenship and rewarding and fulfilling professional lives of compassion, accomplishment, and service;
• developing accomplished faculty who contribute to student and public understanding of New York City, the United States, and the world through exemplary research and teaching;
• serving the University and the Political Science profession by doing research of civic and scholarly value.

Undergraduate Studies

The Department of Political Science offers a bachelor's degree in political science and options to enroll in accelerated master's programs. Ranked among the top five majors, the undergraduate program provides an unrivaled opportunity to study politics in New York City, home to a wide range of business companies, government agencies, mass media, non-governmental organizations, and the United Nations.

Faculty Research and Teaching

Our faculty are active and engaged researchers, publishing work that examines some of the world's most pressing international and national issues. In addition to cutting-edge research, our faculty are award-winning teachers and mentors, developing students' capacity for ethical leadership in the United States and around the globe. Many faculty members also teach in such graduate programs as International Political Economy and Development, Humanitarian Studies, and Urban Studies. The Department of Political Science at Fordham hosts the Forum on American Politics and the Brown Bag Lunch Series in which Fordham faculty and guest speakers present their research.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Department of Political Science seeks to foster an inclusive environment and support the diversity of the Fordham community. This policy is consistent with A Strategic Framework for Fordham's Future that seeks to ensure that "people of all faiths, beliefs and personal commitments" can find a welcoming environment at Fordham.

• Academic Transcripts: All transcripts from previously attended post-secondary institutions MUST be submitted in English, or be accompanied by a certified English translation. Transcripts and credentials conversion information is available on the GSAS International Students page.
• Letters of Recommendation: When communicating with your recommendation letter writers, please provide them with at least one month’s advance notice to submit their recommendations. You will enter each recommendation provider’s name and email address directly into the online application. They will be notified electronically of your request. Please note: you may submit your application even if the submission of your recommendation letters is still in progress.
   
• Statement of Purpose/Intent: Can be submitted directly in the online application. Requirements for the statement may vary by program. Please see individual program requirements.
   
• Resume/CV: Can be submitted directly in the online application
   
• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE scores): Due to the impact of COVID-19 on standardized testing, submission of GRE scores is optional/not required for select GSAS programs for the 2022-2023 application. However, some programs are still requiring the GRE. Please see the admissions information/requirements page on the individual program pages to determine if the GRE is optional/not required, required, or not accepted at all for your chosen program. Students who do not submit GRE scores will not be at any disadvantage in the process.

Thank you for your interest in Fordham University's graduate programs. Please note that in addition to the application found here, each program has its own admission requirements. Please check the webpage of the program to which you are applying, or consult with the program director, to be sure you are including the proper documentation with your application.

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