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Department of Political Science
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: (217) 581-2523
Fax: (217) 581-2629

Dr. Richard Wandling
Chair
2345 Coleman Hall
Phone: (217) 581-2523

Dr. Ryan C. Hendrickson
Graduate Coordinator
2325 Coleman Hall
Phone: (217) 581-6224

Welcome to the Department of Political Science at Eastern Illinois University.

For undergraduates seeking the B.A. degree, the Department offers the Major in Political Science; an International Studies Option with a Major in Political Science; a Public Administration Concentration; and a Departmental Honors Program. The department also offers a Political Science Designation through the Social Science Teaching Major, and it is an active participant in the interdisciplinary Pre-Law and Criminology Minors. The M.A. in Political Science is available to students wishing to pursue advanced studies in the discipline.


A number of undergraduate and graduate students were inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honorary, at the 2008 Political Science Students Awards and Recognition Banquet. The induction ceremony was presided over by Dr. Andrew McNitt of the Political Science Department.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Political Science Department endeavors to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate level education that stresses knowledge of politics, government and public policies while promoting responsible and active citizenship. The department promotes diverse learning experiences that address multiple learning styles while enabling students to apply the skills of comparison, explanation, prediction and critical analysis to a wide variety of political issues and situations. The department also emphasizes a focus on social science research methods and techniques, the liberal arts approach, both written and verbal communication, and practical education opportunities as it prepares students for future careers and their ultimate role as responsible citizens in a diverse world.

Last updated: February 12, 2009

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