The Department of Political Science at the Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences provides graduate and undergraduate training in American politics and law, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. Its programs are well suited to students who seek rigorous training, pursue large questions about politics, and aspire to develop strength in more than one field. The department offers a graduate program leading to the PhD, as well as a distinct undergraduate major in political science.
Contact
- Professor Robbie Shilliam, Chair
- Professor Daniel Schlozman, Director of Graduate Studies
- Professor Erin Chung, (Professor Steven David 24-25) Director of Undergraduate Studies
- Professor Chas. Phillips, Associate Teaching Professor/Graduate Program Administrator
- Professor Josh Simon, Placement Director
- Professor PJ Brendese, Diversity Champion
Subfield Coordinators
- Professor Daniel Schlozman, American Politics subfield coordinator
- Professor Adria Lawrence, Comparative Politics subfield coordinator
- Professor Sebastian Schmidt, International Relations subfield coordinator
- Professor Jennifer Culbert, Political Theory subfield coordinator
Staff
- Tracey Biller, Sr. Academic Coordinator
- Martha Sullivan, Administrative Coordinator
- Ilsuk Aum, Undergraduate Coordinator
- Maryam Nahhal, Department Seminar Coordinator
- TBA Coordinator of Racial Politics Research Theme
- Ga Eun Cho, News Editor
- Yunshan Ye, Political Science Librarian
Affiliated Programs
- Arrighi Center for Global Studies
- Center for Africana Studies
- Center for Economy and Society
- Program in East Asian Studies
- Program in International Studies
- Program in Jewish Studies
- Program in Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies
- Racism, Immigration, and Citizenship Program
- SAIS-JHU Direct Admission to Master’s Program
- SNF Agora Institute
Department Bylaws – ratified 6/6/24