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The Department of Political Science at Penn State

Whether studying election campaigns, government processes or court decisions, political science is a constantly changing, always exciting discipline. The Penn State Department of Political Science is a key player in those discussions because of its commitment to teaching, research, and service.

Our faculty members are leading scholars in American politics, international politics, comparative politics, and methodology who frequently collaborate with peers from other disciplines throughout the University. We strive to provide an array of experiences for our undergraduate and graduate students — and help them find jobs once they graduate.

The Department of Political Science, as part of the College of the Liberal Arts is committed to maintaining a fearless and inclusive environment that supports an open and respectful exchange of ideas.

New for '23-'24: Politics and Public Policy Minor

There are currently no upcoming events. Here are some of our past events:
April 23, 2024
10:30 a.m.–noon
133 Sparks Building
April 19, 2024
2:00 p.m.–3:20 p.m.
130 Moore Building
April 17, 2024
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
302 Pond Laboratory
April 12, 2024
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Pond Laboratory
April 12, 2024
10:00 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Pond Laboratory
April 11, 2024
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Pond Laboratory
April 10, 2024
noon–1:30 p.m.
Pond Laboratory
March 27, 2024
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
302 Pond Laboratory
March 26, 2024
5:30 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
March 20, 2024
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Pond Laboratory
March 14, 2024
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
302 Pond Laboratory
February 28, 2024
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Pond Laboratory
December 8, 2023
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Sparks Building