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Democracy Day panel discussion (l-r) Lester Spence, Hahrie Han, and Steven Teles in 2023.

Faculty

The department's faculty has expertise on American and comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and more.

Graduate students in discussion as part of the course "Postcolonial Political Economy" taught by professor Robbie Shilliam in 2018.

PhD in Political Science

Our PhD program emphasizes training and experience in the research methods essential to developing new knowledge.

Undergraduates listen to lecture in professor Richard Katz class in 2023.

Major in Political Science

The undergraduate program offers a broad range of courses about politics and government at local, state, national, and international levels.

News & Announcements

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Fall 2024 Department Newsletter Now Available

We are excited to announce the release of the Fall 2024 Political Science Department Newsletter! Read about our faculty and student achievements, events, and important updates.

Examining Equity in Supreme Court Rulings

Fourth-year political science PhD student Kory Gaines is analyzing the federal government’s role in civil rights and racial justice.