Department of Political Science
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Political Science is the study of how societies make collective decisions through politics and government. It is subdivided into the following areas: American politics (study of American institutions and practices); comparative politics (study of foreign governments); international relations (study of war, international organization and foreign policies); political theory (study of the bases of legitimate political authority); political behavior (study of why people vote and act as they do in political matters); and public policy (study of organizational decision making and the consequences of government action).
Our graduate and undergraduate programs prepare students for challenging academic and professional careers. Please take a moment to explore the unique opportunities offered by our department.
The Department of Political Science 2008 Distinguished Alumnus Award went to Kabando wa Kabando (center) Class of 2001. Kabando is a Member of Parliament, Kenya. (l-r: Dr. Lawrence Martin, Dean of the Graduate School; Dr. Shirley Strum Kenny, President: Dr. Jeffrey Segal, Distinguished Professor and Chair, Dr. Eric Kaler, Provost.)
