In a recent blog post in Post-Neoliberalism, Professor Inéz Valdez argues that the rise of populism in western democracies has much to do with the crumbling of the imperial bargain […]
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
PhD Alumna Nanxi Zeng wins APSA Political Economy Best Dissertation Prize
PhD Alumna Nanzi Zeng was awarded the 2024 Mancur Olson Best Dissertation Award for the best dissertation in political economy completed in the previous two years. Nanxi defended her dissertation, […]
Professor Steven Teles discusses the decrease of conservative faculty in the academia
In a recent essay in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Professor Steven Teles analyzes the causes and potential solutions to the decrease in conservative professors in the academia.