Welcome to the Department of Political Science at The University of Memphis.

Do you have an interest in…

If so, then a major in Political Science may be for you! As an undergraduate, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science can provide you with the intellectual tools necessary to understand these and other things , preparing you for a career in business, government, law, or a variety of other jobs that require an understanding of the political world.

For those already with an undergraduate degree, our M.A. program offers a more-advanced educational experience, providing students with the skills to be either professional political scientists or to seek career paths that place a premium on research skills.

Our website contains information about our programs, our faculty, our alumni, and some of the opportunities offered by a specialization in Political Science. If you need more information, or want to schedule an appointment to meet with someone about beginning studies in political science, please feel free to contact us by e-mail or by phone at 901.678.2395.

Upcoming Events:

• January 25th 12:45-2:15: Grad Student Workshop- "Presenting at Conferences" (Dr. Nikki Detraz) (435 Clement Hall)
  

• February 15th 12:45-2:15: Grad Student Workshop- "Thesis or Comps" (Dr. Matthias Kaelberer) (409 Clement Hall)
  

• March 1st 12:45-2:15: Brown Bag Presentation- "More than Just Hot Air: The Impact of Human Rights INGO Shaming on Humanitarian Interventions" (Dr. Dursun Peksen) (409 Clement Hall)
  

• March 8th 12:45-2:15: Brown Bag Presentation- "The Language of Autocrats: Leadership through Natural Disasters" (Dr. Leah Windsor) (409 Clement Hall)
  

• March 22nd 12:45-2:15: Graduate Student Research Forum