3/17/20: The Department of Political Science main office in 218 Harrison Hall is closed until further notice. All faculty and staff are now working from home.
Miami University COVID-19 Information
Welcome to the Department of Political Science website! We are a large and growing department with over 1,000 declared majors, minors, and graduate students. With 25+ full time faculty and staff, we offer our students a wide variety of courses and opportunities. Prospective students can find information about majors and what you might study as a Political Science student at Miami University. Current students can find information about your professors, office hours, major and minor requirements, internships, fellowships, jobs, and upcoming current events. Alumni can find information about what other alumni are doing and learn how you might be able to Make a Difference.
We are very proud of our students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Please feel free to look around and you will understand why.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Miami University has changed to 100% remote delivery of instruction for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. The Department of Political Science remains committed to delivering a high quality educational experience for all of our students even with the challenges ahead. Love and Honor.
Dr. Bryan Marshall, Chair
Spring 2020 Calendar
- 2019-20 Academic Calendar
- Havighurst Events Calendar
- April 22: Priority Registration Begins-NEW START DATE
- May 11-15: Final Exams
- May 19: Summer Term begins
- August 24: Fall Semester begins
Internship Search
The Center for Career Exploration & Success offers many tips and tools to assist you in your search for internships and jobs. Be sure to check out their very valuable services.
Summer 2020 POL Courses
All are 100% online, and you can register through Banner now.
- POL 221W–Comparative Politics
- POL 241–American Political System
- POL 261–Public Administration
- POL 303W–Modern Political Philosophy
- POL 307–Public Opinion Laboratory
- POL 343–American Presidency
- POL 370A–Cyber & World Politics
updated: 03/28/2020