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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 Alumni Jessie Croteau Publishes Article in the Journal Democratic Theory
The Journal Democratic Theory recently published Dr. Jessica Croteau's ('25) new article "A Fermented Myth of Democracy" in a special issue on the concept of Earthborn Democracy. In the article, Croteau argues that an earthly democracy may be conceptualized through the specific processes of life and death found in fermentation. Congratulations, Jessie!
Professor Vesla Weaver Elected a Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Professor Vesla Weaver has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1780, the Academy honors scholars and thought leaders across academic disciplines by recognizing their excellence in research. Professor Weaver is particularly recognized for her research on the carceral state, race-class subjugated communities, and the impact of...