Political Science
The Department of Political Science is the largest in the College with more than 35 faculty and two majors, Legal Studies and Political Science. Students in the department study political life in the varied contexts in which it occurs - institutions, social movements, power relations, elections, political culture, ideas, war, and more. The curriculum develops skills in comprehension and in analysis of complex arguments and phenomena. Many undergraduates have the opportunity to work with faculty on research projects through the department's research fellowship program.
In addition to a traditional Master's program, the department offers an accelerated (4+1) Master's option.
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Efforts to Eliminate DEI Programs Rooted in Racism, Says Political Science Team
In a recent article for The Conversation, a team of political science faculty note that efforts to outlaw DEI programs are based in racism.
Quotes and Mentions - March 27, 2024
A summary of College of Social and Behavioral Sciences faculty, staff, and students quoted or mentioned in the news.
Political Science Team Offers Analysis of Sexism in GOP Primary Voting
Tatishe Nteta and Jesse Rhodes, political science, and Adam Eichen, PhD candidate, offer an analysis of sexist views among Republican primary voters.
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MJ Peterson
MJ Peterson studies world politics, international institutions, international political economy, technological change, and ethics in science and engineering.
