Political Science & International Relations
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The Department of Political Science & International Relations at the University of Delaware offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary program that provides students with a deep understanding of global governance, political systems, and international relations. The program emphasizes ethnic and racial diversity, cultural convergence, and a strong global orientation, enabling students to gain insights into politics on all five continents. Students can choose to minor in Africana Studies, Law Studies, or Philosophy, further enriching their educational experience. The department's young and dynamic faculty come from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and have a broad range of research and publishing interests. The program prepares graduates for various careers, including graduate studies in political science or related fields and professions in education, law, business, journalism, and more.
Why Political Science & International Relations?
- Legislative Fellows spend a semester working in the Delaware General Assembly for representatives and committees. Students gain valuable insight into state and local politics, make valuable employment connections and earn a stipend.
- Our undergraduate students: Develop important skills like communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and data analysis, which are valuable in politics, government, business, and the non-profit sector.
- Graduate and Professional Degrees: Students pursue graduate and professional degrees at prestigious universities in many exciting fields, including architecture, economics, and more.
93%
of employers say that “a demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems is more important than their undergraduate major."
Over 700
world leaders and scholars from more than 30 countries have been participants in internationally-recognized State Department programs since 2009.
95%
of International Relations majors graduate in four years or less.
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Faculty Senate Award Ceremony
October 10, 2024 | Written by Jamie WashingtonHighlighting teaching, advising and mentoring, scholarship and community engagement -
The Vance-Walz VP Debate and the Value of a Boring Suit
October 02, 2024 | Written by Jacob Gallagher of The New York Times“Bog standard” was how David Redlawsk, professor of political science at the University of Delaware, described the pair’s matching blank shirts and postage-stamp-size pins. -
The unexpected gender dynamic shaping the 2024 election
October 01, 2024 | Written by Ronald Brownstein of CNN InternationalErin Cassese, a University of Delaware political scientist who studies gender and politics, lent her expertise on the topic of gender dynamics and how they're shaping the upcoming election.
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Center for Political Communication (CPC)
The CPC is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary center connecting academics, students, and the community to relevant issues in political communication. Since its creation, the CPC consistently touches on issues that are part of, or about to be part of, the national conversation. Whether it is racial injustice, climate change, polarization, or the future of our democracy, the CPC provides context through courses, research, and programs.
