Welcome to the homepage of the Department of Political Science at the University of Kansas. We are engaged in a wide variety of research activities and the department offers several different degree programs. We hope that this page and its associated links will provide you with the information that you need to learn about us. Welcome to our world of politics and governance!
Elaine B. Sharp, Professor & Chair
The Department of Political Science offers degrees for undergraduate (B.A., B.G.S.) and graduate (M.A., Ph.D.) students. If you have questions about our graduate or undergraduate programs, we invite you to contact us. Our Graduate Director is Associate Professor Juliet Kaarbo and our Undergraduate Director is Associate Professor Fiona Yap.
Our course offerings are grouped according to subfields which represent our
discipline: American Politics,
Comparative Politics,
International Relations,
Public Policy, and Political
Theory. People who are interested in joining our department are invited to peruse our faculty and graduate student
listings in order to contact people who share their interests.
On August 27, Prof. Hannah Britton was awarded the prestigious Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence, in recognition of outstanding teaching and advising. The award was delivered by the University's "surprise patrol". Hannah Britton has been a sought after professor and advisor since she arrived at KU in 2005. She holds joint appointments in the departments of Political Science and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Read the full press release here.
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Robert Rohrschneider, an internationally renowned scholar with special expertise in the European Union, has been appointed the first Sir Robert Worcester Distinguished Professor in Public Opinion and Survey Research at the University of Kansas. The distinguished professorship was established through a gift of $2 million to KU Endowment by top British political commentator and survey research pioneer Sir Robert Worcester. Read the full press release here. |
The Department of Political Science at the University of Kansas invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Middle East Politics beginning August 18, 2009, January 1, 2010, or negotiable. Specific research interests are open, and could include political behavior within or between one or more Middle Eastern or North African states. Click here for the full announcement. Initial review of applications begins October 22, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. EO/AA Employer.
Many alumni and friends generously contribute to the Department of Political Science, greatly enhancing the opportunities available to faculty, undergraduate and graduate students. Among other things, their kind donations assist faculty and graduate students in attending professional conferences; help bring intriguing speakers to campus for the benefit of the entire department; and help offset the expenses of recruiting excellent new faculty. Join us in thanking these recent donors!
Eric Arnett
Myrta Anderson
Lt. Colonel Gary Bauleke
John Beisner
Wendy Bliss
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation
Paul Campbell Clendening Jr.
Leah Cummings Collins
Howard Curfman Jr.
Shawn Driscoll
David Elkins
Estate of Frederic B. Gustafson
Brian Fleming
William Fowler III
Laura Hedges Gay
Fredrick J. Geiger
Bern L. Gentry Jr.
Greater Salina Community Foundation
Carl Gustafson
James Gustafson
Steven Gustafson
Charles E. Hartmann III
Nicola Heskett
Ryan Hoffman
Sean and Carrie Holmes
Donald Kay
Keith Kellogg Jr.
Kristin Schultz Kelly
Marc and Lita Ketzel
Dennis Kriesel
Jane Lages
Robert Lloyd
Brian Lochner and LaRisa Chambers-Lochner
Kenneth McDonald Jr.
Carroll and Lynn McKibbin
Justin and Kelli Nichols
John Mize and Karen Schumacher
Christopher Palmer
Larry Pascal
Timothy Phillips
Joseph Pierle
John and Stacy Polzar
Melissa Salsbury
Derek Simmons
Stephanie Snyder
Martin Steffens
Shawna Tunnell
Rocky N. Unruh
Richard S. and Sandra Von Schilling
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