Comprehensive Exam Reading Lists

The most updated versions of the Ph.D. comprehensive exam reading lists are available to all students by following the links below. These reading lists should be used as a tool for preparing for your comprehensive examinations.

Be sure to meet with your Field Chair to discuss your exam and the Director of Graduate Studies if you have any questions about the examination process.

Remember, copies of past exam questions are available for you to use in your exam preparations. Please contact Maurice Green for more information.

• American Government Comprehensive Reading Lists
• Comparative Government Comprehensive Reading Lists
• International Relations Comprehensive Reading Lists
• Political Theory Comprehensive Reading Lists