Political Science

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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.

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Programs

Undergraduate

Global Politics, Minor

International Affairs, Minor

Political Science, B.A.

Political Science, B.A./M.A.

Political Science, Minor

Graduate

Political Science, M.A.

Our first ever live panel featured PS faculty featured a range of takes, conversation and audience questions on the 2020 U.S. Elections.

USA on one sign and China on another amid a desert photo

Student News

Prof. Simon Reich: It’s Bifurcation, not Bipolarity: Understanding World Order after the Ukraine Invasion

Academics and decisionmakers are declaring, in cavalier fashion, that we are at a “turning point,” ‘tipping point’, ‘inflection point’ or ‘watershed moment’.