Welcome
The Political Science faculty welcomes you to its Department website. Established in 1896, our department is housed in Woodburn Hall located in the historic center of WVU’s downtown campus. One of the largest and most vibrant departments in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Political Science offers a comprehensive array of courses and learning opportunities leading to the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in Political Science. Some of the highlights of its academic programs and learning opportunities beyond the classroom are:
- Pre-Law and Legal Studies
- American Politics and Policy
- World Politics and National Security
- Debate Team and Model United Nations
- Study Abroad Programs in Political Science
- Internships in State and National Political Affairs
- M.A. and Ph.D. Programs
Long recognized across the WVU campus for outstanding teaching, the research productivity of the faculty has been recognized in recent national and global rankings of Political Science Departments. With established scholars across the subfields of political science, undergraduate and graduate students are able to benefit from the faculty research expertise and professional activities. Enhancing these instructional and research opportunities are programs, institutes, and centers closely affiliated with the Department of Political Science: the International Studies Program and the Institute for Public Affairs.
If you are a prospective WVU student (or a current student on campus deciding on a major), we invite you to explore the sections about the Department, our faculty, curriculum, and opportunities beyond the classroom. If you are a current Political Science major, this website will keep you informed about new courses and faculty, advising procedures, updated pre-registration materials, and the application schedule for study abroad, Model U.N., and other Department events and opportunities.
