Training the Next Generation of Teaching Professors: A Comparative Study of Ph.D. Programs in Political Science.

A study examined the graduate curricula of political science programs and Ph.D.-granting political science programs in U.S. and the ways in which they seek to prepare political science teachers. Data were obtained on 122 political science programs. Findings revealed that public institutions are mo...

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Published in:	PS: Political Science & Politics Vol. 43; no. 3; pp. 515 - 523
Main Authors:	Ishiyana, John, Miles, Tom, Balarezo, Christine
Format:	Article
Published:	Cambridge University Press July 2010
Subjects:	American Political Science Association Political science education Academic departments Doctoral degree Teacher education Political science Vocational guidance United States
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Summary:	A study examined the graduate curricula of political science programs and Ph.D.-granting political science programs in U.S. and the ways in which they seek to prepare political science teachers. Data were obtained on 122 political science programs. Findings revealed that public institutions are more likely to offer a graduate course on teaching, and research productivity is inversely related to a program's offering of a course on teaching. Findings indicated that a broad variety of topics and assignments are found on the small sample of syllabi examined. Findings are discussed in detail.