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.
Governance and Power
The Department of Political Science provides training in American politics and law, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.
- Degrees Offered BA, PhD
- Major Political Science, International Studies
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Faculty
The department's faculty has expertise on American and comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and more.
PhD in Political Science
Our PhD program emphasizes training and experience in the research methods essential to developing new knowledge.
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
Professor John Yasuda joins editorial board of Regulation and Governance
Professor John Yasuda has joined the editorial board of the leading journal, Regulation and Governance. Congratulations, John!
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.