Graduate Information, Forms and Resources

Graduate Director

The Graduate Director for the MA and PHD programs is Dr Jim Butterfield. His office is in 3352 FRD. Email: jim.butterfield@wmich.edu. Telephone: 269 387 5696. Summer I office hours: Wednesdays 1:00-3:00.

The MIDA Director is Dr Paul Clements. He is located in 3408 FRD. Email: paul.clements@wmich.edu. Telephone: 269 387 5699. Summer I & II: Check for appointment or see either Dr Mahendra Lawoti or Dr Jim Butterfield.

NOTE: Advising hours for Summer I & II are irregular. Check notes on the advisors' doors for schedules. You may also use email to set up appointments.

The Graduate Manual

• The Graduate Manual is available in pdf format (last updated in January 2008).
• Academic integrity policy (excerpted from the Graduate Manual).

Dates and Deadlines for Graduate Students

• 2008-2009 PhD comprehensive and MA field exam dates and deadlines.
• Generic calendar for PhD comprehensive exams, MA field exams, funding applications and more.

PSGSA (Political Science Graduate Student Association) Email List

• We ask that all students sign up for this. See an image of how to do so here.

Former PhD student Aparna Thomas with members of the village panchayat (council) during her field research. Professor Thomas, winner of the 2003 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research in Women and Politics, now teaches at Cornell College in Iowa.

Annual Review Form for PhD Students

• Annual Review Policy (From the Graduate Manual)
• Annual Review Form (in MS Word Format)

Assistantship Evaluation

• Evaluation Form (for faculty; MS Word format)

Application for Directed Readings, Independent Study and Field Experience

• Application form for PSCI 5980, 7100, or 7120 (in MS Word Format)

Application for Thesis or Dissertation Credit

• Application form for PSCI 7000 or 7300 (in MS Word Format)
• NOTE: if it is the first time you are applying for thesis or dissertation credit, the form must be completed and turned in to the office one week before registration closes.

Applications for Exams

• MA Field Exam
• PhD Comprehensive Exam

Thesis and Dissertation Committee

• See the Graduate College site.

Funding Renewal Process for Doctoral Associates and Graduate Assistants

• Description of the Process
• Application for Graduate Assistantship/Associateship
• PSCI Graduate Reference Form

Job Application Process for Ph.D. Students

The department will assist Ph.D. students on the job market. Click here for details.

Reading Lists (pdf files; click to open or right click to download)

M.A. Reading Lists

• American Politics
• Comparative Politics
• Political Theory (revised June 2006)

Ph.D. Reading Lists

• American Politics
• Comparative Politics (revised June 2006)
• Political Theory (revised June 2006)