Department of Political Science

The department offers programs leading to the Master of Arts (MA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Much more detailed information relating to the degrees offered by the Department of Political Science is contained in the Graduate Handbook at the department's website. Students and prospective students should also consult this catalog.

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Faculty

Chair
  • Smith, Joseph
Professors
  • Albrecht, Holger
  • Caillier, James
  • DeRouen, Karl
  • Fording, Richard
  • Katsinas, Steven
  • McKnight, Utz
  • Smith, Joseph
Associate professors
  • Hale, Christopher
  • Levine, Daniel
  • Linken, Allen
  • Miller, Ted
  • Patton, Dana
  • Royed, Terry
Assistant professors
  • Davis, Nicholas
  • Del Ponte, Alessandro
  • Edgell, Amanda
  • Kalaycioglu, Elif
  • Hawley, George
  • Ji, Hyunjung
  • Wagner, Regina
Program Directors
  • Albrecht, Holger
  • DeRouen, Karl
  • Fording, Richard
  • Linken, Allen
  • Patton, Dana

Courses

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Note: The MA is earned en route to the Ph.D.

PSC
500
Hours
.5-1.5
Departmental Seminar I

This course covers information on teaching, research, and the profession of political science.

PSC
501
Hours
.5-1.5
Departmental Seminar II

This course covers information on teaching, research, and the profession of political science. A continuation of PSC 500.

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