D.A. Graduate Director:
Dr. Donna Lybecker
Graveley Hall, North Wing, 307
Postal Box 8073, Pocatello, ID 83209
Phone: 208-282-3331
Email: donnalybecker@isu.edu
The department works to assist students in developing a curriculum that reflects their individual needs. Learn more about the usefulness of the Doctor of Arts Degree and ISU's success in placing D.A. graduates.
For information about the MA program, contact director Dr. Donna L. Lybecker.
Prepare to Teach. Prepare to Lead.
The Doctor of Arts (D.A.) program is intended for students interested in a career teaching political science in a variety of higher education settings ranging from community colleges to universities. D.A. graduates are prepared to teach a variety of political science courses including those in Public Administration; Comparative Politics and International Relations; American Government and political behavior; Public Law; and Political Theory.
Doctor of Arts (D.A.)
For all D.A. students, the field of American politics is required, along with a choice of any two of the following fields: Public Administration; Comparative Politics and International Politics; Public Law; and Political Theory. With this basis, graduates:
- Gain knowledge of political science through an interdisciplinary approach that can include course work in one or two cognate social science disciplines.
- Get extensive training in pedagogy, craft a distinct teaching philosophy, and demonstrate a variety of pedagogical techniques and skills.
- Demonstrate their research skills by presenting their work at professional conferences and/or submitting their work for publication review.
Please view the complete program description of the Doctor of Arts in Political Science at Idaho State University. The program phone number is (208) 282-2211, Stop 8073.
Please visit the political science section of the Idaho State graduate catalog for more specific information on teachers, classes, and program requirements.