Ashland University

Programme overview

This PhD pathway is associated with Robert Wyllie, Associate Professor of Political Science in the College of Arts & Sciences. His stated specialties are political economy and political theory. Wyllie’s research examines themes in the history of political philosophy (including envy, justice, and tyrannicide) and the effects of digital technology on democracy. He is a James Buchanan Fellow at the Mercatus Center (2022–2024) and co‑author of a scholarly book on Byung‑Chul Han.

What you'll study

Course-level detail is not provided on this page, but Wyllie’s listed research and specialties indicate supervisory strengths in:

• Political economy
• Political theory and history of political philosophy
• Normative topics such as envy, justice, and tyrannicide
• Intersections of digital technology and democratic practice

Entry requirements

The page gives Wyllie’s own academic background (Ph.D., University of Notre Dame; M.A., University of Virginia) but does not specify formal admission criteria for the programme. Prospective applicants should contact the department or the listed faculty email for precise entry requirements and application procedures.

Career prospects

No explicit career outcomes are listed here. Given the faculty profile—graduate training, research publications, and a named fellowship—likely trajectories for graduates supervised in these areas include academic research and teaching, policy‑oriented research, and roles that analyze democratic institutions and political thought; discuss specific career planning with the department.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The page does not provide funding details. For scholarships, fellowships, or assistantships relevant to doctoral study, contact the College of Arts & Sciences or the History and Political Science department and inquire about institutional and external funding opportunities.