Engage in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding political systems, theory and practice. Through the exploration of a variety of political topics – from international relations and comparative politics to political philosophy and public policy – you’ll develop an appreciation for the complexity of political life that transcends partisanship and ideology. Graduate a problem solver and analytical writer; policy maker and political adviser; diplomat and researcher; a leader the world needs.
Political Science
In my classroom, I encourage a lot of dialogue and mutual questioning. -Deepa Prakash Frank L. Hall Professor of Political Science
Internships
Ubben Lecture
Internships students have participated in:
Presidential Election Campaign
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Scottish Parliament
U.S. Consulates in South America and Europe
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
Donald F. McHenry Global Public Service Fellow
Indiana House of Representatives
Law firms in Chicago, New York and Indianapolis
Graduate Programs
Graduate schools students have attended:
Harvard Law School and Harvard University
Yale Law School
Georgetown University
Oxford University
London School of Economics
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University
University of Chicago
University of Pennsylvania
University of Cambridge, England
Northwestern University
students at state house
FACULTY
- Smita A. Rahman, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University. Research interests: modern and contemporary political theory; Islamic political theory; global political theory; and politics and popular culture.
- Deepa Prakash, Ph.D. , Syracuse University. Research interests: international security; political violence; and terrorism studies.
- Sunil K. Sahu, Ph.D., University of Chicago. Research interests: South Asian politics; international political economy; religion and politics; democracy; political ideologies; and international terrorism.