About
Our program provides both undergraduate and graduate students with the critical-thinking and writing skills required for civic engagement in a democratic society. The Department is also committed to a curriculum that explores all aspects of politics so as to develop informed, engaged, and thoughtful global citizens. Our graduates then go on to pursue careers in the public, non-profit, and private sectors. Others pursue further study in political science, law, public service and administration, criminal justice, non-profit administration, global politics, and international relations. The program also includes opportunities for internships related to domestic and international politics and study abroad.
Explore our web site or arrange a visit to learn more about what the Department of Political Science at RU-Newark has to offer.
Programs
The Keith and Debra Banks Lecture Series
VIDEO: Hahrie Han Speaks with Political Science Faculty on Social Change
“Building Power for Social Change,” was the topic of discussion for the Johns Hopkins University professor.


Student News
Congratulations to Sarah Shobut who was named Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow!
"As an active student leader at [RU-N], Sarah Shobut has demonstrated a strong commitment to creating change social change through awareness raising, advocacy, and activism."
Student Spotlight
SASN Senior Anthony Ghaly Follows His Passion for Politics, Human Rights and the Law
Anthony Ghaly will be attending UC Berkeley in the fall for Law School, but he's already more than made his mark at Rutgers-Newark and beyond.


Outside Classroom Enrichment
From internships to study abroad, the opportunities to learn and lead abroad are endless. (Photo: Hector Perez)
Faculty Publications
Find the latest works from our faculty here
Read the new Critical Times blogpost on Coronavirus from Antonio Y. Vázquez-Arroyo

#FacesOfArtsAndSciences
SASN's Instagram series now with a video edition. Learn about a few of our students.
Contact

360 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
Hill Hall, Room 717
Newark, NJ 07102
United States
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Faculty

Murad Meshanni
Part-time Lecturer

Nermin Allam
Assistant Professor

Mara Sidney
Professor, Political Science, and Co-Director, Global Urban Studies

Hyacinth Miller
Assistant Teaching Professor, Internship & Study Abroad Director