Department of Political Science

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About the Political Science Program

Political Science is the study of governments, their institutions, policies, and processes, and the study of people, their beliefs, their decision-processes, their attitudes and behavior. Political Science uses rigorous research methods and scientific perspectives to examine the complex and challenging problems facing United States and all regions of the world. We offer innovative coursework in international relations, public policy, American politics, environmental politics, politics of groups and identity, and comparative politics.

Faculty

Department of Political Science Directory

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Department of Political Science
Purdue University
100 North University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098

Main Office:
BRNG 2299
Phone: 765-494-4161
Fax: 765-494-0833
politicalscience@purdue.edu

Please visit Political Science for more information.

Graduate Information

For Graduate Information please see Political Science Graduate Program Information .

Programs

• Political Science, BA

• Environmental and Sustainability Studies Certificate
• Public Policy Certificate

• Environmental Politics and Policy Minor
• Political Science Minor

Courses

• POL 10100 - American Government And Politics
• POL 12000 - Introduction To Public Policy And Public Administration
• POL 13000 - Introduction To International Relations
• POL 14100 - Governments Of The World
• POL 15000 - Introduction To Political Thought
• POL 20000 - Introduction To The Study Of Political Science
• POL 20400 - Spies And Lies: Studies In Intelligence And National Security
• POL 22200 - Women, Politics, And Public Policy
• POL 22300 - Introduction To Environmental Policy
• POL 22800 - Data Science And Public Policy
• POL 22900 - Emerging Problems In Political Science
• POL 23000 - Introduction To Peace Science
• POL 23100 - Introduction To United States Foreign Policy
• POL 23200 - Contemporary Crises In International Relations
• POL 23400 - The Politics Of Terrorism
• POL 23500 - International Relations Among Rich And Poor Nations
• POL 23700 - Modern Weapons And International Relations
• POL 30000 - Introduction To Political Analysis
• POL 31400 - The President And Policy Process
• POL 32300 - Comparative Environmental Policy
• POL 32600 - Black Political Participation In America
• POL 32700 - Global Green Politics
• POL 32930 - Topics In Global Politics And International Relations
• POL 33500 - China And The Challenges Of Globalization
• POL 34500 - West European Democracies In The Post-Industrial Era
• POL 34700 - Introduction To Latin American Politics
• POL 34800 - East Asian Politics
• POL 35000 - Foundations Of Western Political Theory: From The Renaissance To Marx
• POL 35100 - Foundations Of Western Political Theory: From Plato To The Reformation
• POL 35200 - Selected Topics In Political Theory
• POL 35300 - Current Political Ideologies
• POL 36000 - Women And The Law
• POL 37200 - Indiana Government And Politics
• POL 37300 - Campaigns And Elections
• POL 40200 - Topics In Political Research Methods
• POL 40300 - Field Experience In Political Science
• POL 40301 - Local Partner Internship In Political Science
• POL 40302 - Self-Initiated Internship In Political Science
• POL 41000 - Political Parties And Politics
• POL 41100 - Congress: Structure And Functioning
• POL 41300 - Analysis Of Political Attitudes And Behavior
• POL 41500 - US Politics And The Media
• POL 42300 - International Environmental Policy
• POL 42500 - Environmental Law And Politics
• POL 42800 - The Politics Of Regulation
• POL 42900 - Contemporary Political Problems
• POL 43000 - Selected Problems In International Relations
• POL 43200 - Selected Problems In World Order
• POL 43300 - International Organization
• POL 43500 - International Law
• POL 43801 - International Human Rights
• POL 43900 - United States Foreign Policy Making
• POL 45000 - Game Theory And Strategy In Political Science
• POL 46000 - Judicial Politics
• POL 46100 - Constitutional Law I
• POL 46200 - Constitutional Law II
• POL 46400 - Legal Writing, Ethics, And Professionalism
• POL 49100 - Political Science Senior Seminar
• POL 49300 - Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Seminar
• POL 49500 - Undergraduate Research Experience
• POL 49505 - Undergraduate Research Experience Capstone
• POL 50601 - Data, Machine Learning, And Artificial Intelligence For The Public Sector

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