The Department of Political Science offers a degree program leading to the bachelor of science in political science. The department introduces students to the analysis of political behavior, values, institutions, and governments. It also offers preparation for various graduate and professional studies and for careers in public service, education, and the private sector.
About Our Program
The Political Science Department blends traditional academic coursework with experiential learning opportunities like public and private sector internships, study abroad, and a Washington Semester Program where SCU students combine classroom learning with work at places like the Justice Department, international NGOs, Congress, and elsewhere.
Student Spotlights
Blair Huxman '21, an economics and political science major with a minor in French and Francophone studies, has been awarded a Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship through the Capital Fellows Program.
Congratulations to Cassidy Block '23 and Sarah Danon '23!
Faculty & Staff
- Professor
Elsa Chen teaches American politics, public policy, and research methods. Her research focuses on criminal justice sentencing policy, including racial and ethnic disparities in sentencing outcomes and the effects of mandatory minimum sentencing policies, the implementation of sentencing reform, criminal record expungement, and prisoner reentry.
(Interim Chair - Fall 2022)
Beyond the Classroom
News & Events
Our Stories
Emma Pigott ‘23 Advances to the Final Round of the UNC Business School Lift Challenge
Learn more about Kaylen's experience in Washington, D.C.!
