The small size of the program—approximately five to six students are admitted to the doctoral program each year—allows for personal attention and close contacts with the faculty. Informal colloquia ...

Attention applicants: The Department of Political Science will be making very limited admissions of Ph.D. students, if at all, for Fall 2026. Applicants only in the subfields of international ...

The Department of Political Science and International Relations has a Ph.D. program you can apply for. This program includes classes for the first three years, after which you will work on your ...

The Department of Political Science at Western Illinois University offers an intensive program of study and guided research to qualified applicants holding a Bachelor’s degree. The department ...

Transcripts Recommendation Letters Academic Statement of Purpose Personal History Statement Academic Writing Sample (not required for Certificate and Non-Degree applicants) The writing sample should ...

Recent UI graduate Delaney Behning just completed her bachelor’s degree in political science and is ready to take her next steps into the field and her career. The University of Iowa has a prominent ...

Recent graduates from the department of political science and international relations have gone on to pursue a wide range of exciting and impactful careers. Many have joined the diplomatic corps, ...

This minor complements several degree programs to help you pursue various careers in law and government, including judge, attorney, public policy analyst and campaign manager. This minor also benefits ...