Hello and welcome to Political Science! We thank you for your interest in our department and programs. Political Science is the social scientific study of institutions, legislation, behavior and ideas as they relate to politics at the global, national, local and individual levels.   

An undergraduate major in Political Science is a good place to develop skills in communication and objective analysis of complex problems and phenomena using a variety of methods. People with a BA in Political Science are prepared to pursue careers in government agencies (national, state or local), political campaigns, community activism, non-profit organizations, or business. Graduates of our BA program are also prepared to continue their education in graduate programs in Political Science or related fields such as Public Policy, Law or Business. 

We also offer graduate programs (PhD, MA and Certificate) emphasizing the rigorous study of politics using a variety of methods, hands-on teaching experience, and opportunities for collaborating with faculty on published research projects. Our graduates have pursued careers in academia, data science and analytics, and as analysts in the public and private sectors, while others work in government and or as administrators at school districts and universities (including CCSD and UNLV).

To learn more about what the Department of Political Science offers, please explore our website.

— Christian Jensen
Professor and Chair