Students and faculty in Political Science tackle the issues of our age by studying, teaching and learning about politics, government and public policy. The "science" in our title refers to our effort to pursue our studies objectively and scientifically, although our classrooms and hallways are often the sites of lively debate.
Our varied courses cover the full spectrum from U.S. politics and public administration to public law, comparative politics, international relations and political theory. Faculty members are expert in each area, noted for their scholarship, practical political experience and dedication to teaching.
The department's excellence in teaching extends beyond the classroom to include advising and mentoring of students, career guidance, an extensive internship program, a Model United Nations program, and an active student organization (Pi Sigma Alpha). In addition, the department sponsors a variety of events such as annual trips to the state capitol and state supreme court, our own department graduation convocation, panel discussions and guest speakers ranging from Holocaust survivors to mayors and US Senators.
The study of political science prepares students for a variety of careers including the law, teaching, government, legislative staffing, political consulting, interest group representation, international relations and business, nonprofit and other organizations and for graduate school.
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