Department of Political Science

Welcome to the Department of Political Science

Politics is what happens when people engage each other: it is as natural to human life as eating, sleeping, and making love. Political Science is the study of people in diverse settings and circumstances who seek to define the terms of that engagement through their actions, words of persuasion, or established routines. In this context, courses in Political Science offer an opportunity to explore and analyze formal and informal power relationships, at all levels of national and international society. Those who major in Political Science are equipped to pursue graduate study and careers in law, public administration, elective political office, public policy-making, consulting, journalism, diplomacy, military science, intelligence business, and community organizations.