GRADUATE PROGRAMS POLITICAL SCIENCE / COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / PAGE 19 How to Apply • Please review the College application requirements and submission instructions on page 1. • Admission is on a rolling basis, but you must submit your application by March 1 to receive priority consideration for funding. Funding & Support We are committed to helping you finance your graduate education. Our funding includes: • Community Fellows Program: Our premier fellowship opportunity that funds 21 of the 30 credits required to complete your degree. • Teaching Assistantship: The department offers several highly competitive TA positions each year, which provides a stipend and tuition remission. • Dean’s Scholarships: The majority of our incoming students qualify for these merit-based awards, which significantly lower the cost of your graduate tuition. Department Contact Mark Noble, Ph.D. Graduate Director mdn215@lehigh.edu Research Impact Your research will bridge deep theoretical analysis with real-world, actionable policy outcomes. Working alongside nationally recognized faculty in a highly collaborative R1 research environment, you will develop the methodological tools required to interrogate power dynamics, evaluate institutional performance, and address pressing global and local challenges. Whether your focus lies in the Community Fellows fieldwork, localized public administration, or international governance, you will conduct research that actively influences community development and shapes public policy. DEGREES M.A. & M. P. P. Career Destinations Our comprehensive, multidisciplinary curriculum equips you to step immediately into high-impact leadership roles across the country and around the world. Our graduates transition seamlessly into these key sectors: • Public Policy & Advocacy • Nonprofit & NGO Leadership • Government Operations • Grassroots & Community Organizing • Advanced Education
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