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Majors and Minors
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International Politics
Social Data Analytics
Political Science Minor
Politics and Public Policy Minor
Global Security Minor
Business and the Liberal Arts Minor
Legal Studies Minor
Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate Program
Honors and Scholarships
Paterno Fellows Program
Completing a Thesis in Political Science
Scholarships
Undergraduate Research
Student Life
Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society
Alumni Mentor Program
Study Abroad
Horizons Program at Penn State
Semester in Washington Program
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Department Internship and Career Program- PLSC 495
Political Science Internships and Career Enrichment Network Information Session
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November 13, 2025
Dr. Ray Block Jr.’s survey research featured in The New York Times
November 5, 2025
November Student of the Month – Sebastian Bedoya
October 30, 2025
Prof. Block Leads New RAND Study on Strengthening Democracy Through Information Integrity
October 29, 2025
Wright Publishes an Article in the New York Times
October 16, 2025
Fall 2025 Political Science Career Workshop
October 16, 2025
Political Science and International Politics students gain law firm, policy, and advocacy experience through Kleppinger Internship
October 15, 2025
Michelle Ilgen Retires After Years of Service and Leadership at Penn State
October 8, 2025
Liberal Arts Students Participate in the Kleppinger Pennsylvania Government Relations Internship Program
September 29, 2025
Political Science major leads Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council with curiosity, collaboration, and empowerment
September 29, 2025
Political Science major gains global perspective, leadership skills through Liberal Arts experiences
