Welcome to Political Science!

Politics affects all our lives. Political Science helps you understand and influence politics—nationally and internationally. Join us as we study politics and become more engaged global citizens!

Opportunities

Award-winning faculty, exciting courses, top students, great events
Concentrations for majors: American Politics; International Politics; Law & Politics; National Security & Civil Liberty
Internships: Prepare for your career while earning credits
Minors: Political Science; American Politics & Policy; International Politics; Law & Politics; National Security & Civil Liberty.
International study
3-3 Program with Duquesne Law School
Early admissions program with University of Pittsburgh Grad. School of Public & International Affairs (GSPIA)

Careers

Our graduates go on to reaching bigger goals with rewarding careers around the world in:

Government: White House; Congress; Pennsylvania House of Representatives
International Affairs: U.S. Foreign Service; Syrian American Council
Homeland Security: FBI, CIA, NSA
Politics: Democratic Party; Republican Party
Education: Harvard Law School; Oakland University; Buckswood School; Clarion University; University of Cincinnati
Media & Communications: CNN, Time, Huffington Post, Gannett, Open Secrets
Nonprofits & Civil Rights
Business--multinational & local: U.S. Travel Association
Law: Law firms in Pittsburgh, New York and around the nation
And much more! Explore the great jobs our grads are now doing.

NEWS & EVENTS

Dr. Haas was quoted in a New York Times article about his research on demographic change and international security.

Dr. Schulze has been appointed Director of the University's new Center for Migration, Displacement and Community Studies.

Dr. Bob had an opinion article published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and was interviewed by NPR-WILF about Pennsylvania's May 18 ballot referendums on emergency powers.

Congratulations 2021 graduates! Special congratulations to the winners of our concentration awards--Emily Resko: Law & Politics; Olivia Donia: International Politics; Alma Mamani: American Politics--and to our two Webb Award winners as top graduates: Trey Houk and Anastasia Petrak. Good luck to everyone, and stay in touch!

Political science major Jessica Schmitz has won a 2021 Rangos Prize for her project, "The Effects of Social Media and Microtargeting on Political Polarization."

Dr. Sheahan to appear at Manhattan Institute symposium on Strengthening Community: Law, Policy, and Voluntary Associations. Free registration here.

Dr. Rubin publishes article promoting space exploration.

Dr. Haas wins the College's Excellence in Scholarship Award and a Presidential Scholarship to complete his book on population aging and war.

Dr. Bob wins Fulbright Global Scholar Award to study Covid's effects on transnational activism in Brazil, India, and South Africa.

Social and Political Issues in 21st Century Bolivia, with Dr. Vivian Schwarz Blum, Apr. 6, 4:30pm. Register for Zoom link here, using QR Code.

The 2020 Election and Its Aftermath. A Student-Led Panel Discussion/Q & A with Political Science faculty. Wed. Nov. 18, 5pm on Zoom. Email mercadantem@duq.edu for Zoom link.

Book launch for Dr. Luke Sheahan, "Why Associations Matter: The Case for First Amendment Pluralism" (University Press of Kansas), Fri., Oct. 23, 3-4:30pm. All students/faculty welcome. Contact boothp@duq.edu for Zoom link.

Congratulations to 2020 graduates! Special congratulations to Webb Award winners, Antonia Gelorme and Kelly Myer!

Student forum on U.S. Foreign Policy with Drs. Haas, Sawicki, and Bob, Mon. Apr. 13, 6-8pm on Zoom. Video here (email bob@duq.edu for password).

Dr. Bob's book, The Global Right Wing and the Clash of World Politics, wins Best Book of the Decade Award from the International Studies Association

Congratulations Model UN Club for four best delegate awards at the North American Model UN competition, Toronto, Canada, Feb. 2020!

Dr. Bob speaks with Ambassador Sarah Mendelson about his new book, Rights as Weapons, at City of Asylum Pittsburgh (Video courtesy CoA).

Congratulations to political science major, Megan Toomer, who has been selected as the Undergraduate Speaker for the College's December Commencement!

Congratulations to the Model United Nations team for winning 2nd Place in the Lake Erie International Model UN conference!

Debating U.S. Foreign Policy with Dr. Haas and Dr. Bob. Tues. Nov. 5, 6pm, Power Ctr. C. Video here (Multipass required).

Dr. Bob participates in Georgetown University forum on Russia's links to conservative American activists and its role in the global culture wars.

American Foreign Policy After Trump: Pitfalls, Challenges, and Opportunities. Dr. Robert Jervis, Adlai E. Stevenson Professor of International Politics, Department of Political Science, Columbia University. Thursday, October 3, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, Lecture Hall 3, Rockwell Hall.

Congratulations 2019 graduates! Special congratulations to Webb Award winners, David DeFelice and Nikola Ranick

Dr. Schulze's book, Strategic Frames, wins Honorable Mention for Joseph Rothschild Prize in Nationalism and Ethnic Studies of the Association for the Study of Nationalities.

Dr. Bob's new book, Rights as Weapons, published by Princeton University Press (30% discount; code C234).

"So you want to work for the Department of State? Reflections on my time in Jordan and Cote D' Ivoire" Alex Taylor, Mon April 15, 4:30-5:30, 644 College Hall.

Anti-Semitism and the First Amendment symposium, Monday, March 18, 6:30 pm. Union Ballroom, reception following.

Rights as Weapons, book launch of Dr. Bob's new book, Thursday, March 21, 4:30-6:00pm, College Hall 104, reception following. Signed books available for sale!

Does Peacekeeping Work?, book launch of new book by Amb. Dennis Jett, 7pm, Rockwell Lecture Hall 1, reception 6-7pm.

Dr. Rubin appointed as the Marie-Clement Rodier C.S.Sp. Endowed Chair.

Congratulations to Megan Toomer ('19) for winning a Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership scholarship for study in Ghana!

Duquesne United Nations Club Wins Best Small Delegation Award at Regional Model UN Competition.

"Women's Rights in Iran," Delaram Farzaneh, J.D., Scholars at Risk Fellow, Thurs., Nov. 29, 6-7:30, Pappert Room, Bayer Hall.

Dr. Coopie provides insights and analysis about midterm elections on WTAE-TV.

Learn about the midterm elections at a panel featuring the Political Science Department's Dr. Kristen Coopie, Oct. 31, 5-6 pm, Rockwell LH 2.

Dr. Jennie Schulze to lead documentary film and discussion series, "Becoming American," beginning October 8.

Professor Lewis Irwin on leave to serve as Commandant of Joint Forces Staff College.

Congratulations 2018 graduates! Special congratulations to Webb Award winners Sydnie Pennington and Kayley Szymanski. View photos of Senior Celebration!

Politics of Immigration class helps refugee children.

Students lobby for financial aid in Harrisburg.

New! National Security & Civil Liberty concentration for majors and minor for non-majors.

"Bringing Democratic Ideals to Foreign Policy: Is It Possible? Is it Desirable?" Dr. Raffaele Marchetti, LUISS University, Rome, Tues., Apr. 24, 4:15-5:15, Union 608

"Realist Explanations for Trump and the Future of Sino-American Relations," Dr. Randall Schweller, Ohio State University, Wed. Apr. 25, 4:00 - 5:30, Fisher 719

Dr. Haas wins Duquesne's Presidential Scholarship Award.

Dr. Schulze named Aryeh Sherman Volunteer of the Year by Jewish Family and Community Services.

Dr. Schulze's class supports refugee children; featured in multiple news stories.

Model United Nations Club takes honors at North American Model UN in Toronto, Feb. 18-21, 2018

Book launch of "Strategic Frames" by Dr. Jennie Schulze, Thurs. Mar. 15, 4:30pm, Union 608

Junior David DeFelice stands in for PA Rep. Rick Saccone in mock debate for WTAE-TV.

Congratulations to Alexa Brightman ('20) for winning a Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership scholarship for study in Jordan!

"The Iran Nuclear Deal and What It Says About How Foreign Policy Is Made," Amb. Dennis Jett (ret.), Thurs., Jan. 25, 4:30-6pm. Rockwell Hall, Lecture Hall 3.

Dartmouth's Dr. Stephen G. Brooks to speak on "America Abroad: The United States' Global Role in the 21st Century," Wednesday, Nov. 8, 4:30, College Hall 105.

"Foreign Policy Issues Facing the U.S.," Faculty-Student Forum, Mon. Oct. 30, 6-7:30, College Hall 104. Pizza served!

Deepest condolences to the Rubin family on the untimely passing of our colleague, Dr. Leslie Rubin.

Sydnie Pennington named to A-10 Rowing All-Academic team. Congratulations!

"Forcibly Sterilized: Peru's Indigenous Women and the Battle for Rights," Dr. Nusta Karranza Ko, Thurs. Oct. 19, 4:30, College Hall 644.

Duquesne Political Science is co-sponsoring a film and panel discussion on Gentrification, Race and Class in Pittsburgh, Thurs., Sept. 28, 5-8pm, Union Ballroom.

Dr. Irwin promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Reserve.

Dr. Haas named next Raymond J. Kelley Endowed Chair in International Relations.

Fr. Sawicki wins College Service award.

Dr. Haas challenges realism in top international relations journal.

Dr. Rubin on transhumanism in the Washington Post.