Political Science

Political Science at Union features small classes, hands-on learning, and faculty-mentored research across major subfields, including international relations, comparative politics, political theory and U.S. politics. Course topics span U.S. constitutional law, judicial politics, the modern presidency, political behavior, psychology, feminism, human rights, labor, public policy, protest, contemporary theory, global value chains and music’s role in politics. We also examine global challenges like climate change, organized crime and populism.

Students pursue internships locally and during our Spring term in Washington, DC. The popular Pizza & Politics series, student-faculty lunches, and our Zeta Upsilon chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha enhance learning through events with guest speakers, faculty and student panels. Student research is showcased at Steinmetz and political science conferences. Many study abroad, and all complete original, in-depth two-term senior projects.

What can a degree in political science do for you? Here is what our alumni have been up to: