Department of Political Science | University of Notre Dame

About

The Department of Political Science at Notre Dame offers students outstanding opportunities for intellectual growth, professional development, and success in their careers. We are home to more than 500 majors, 80 Ph.D. students, and over 45 tenure-track or tenured professors.

Graduate Program

The Ph.D. program in the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Political Science offers students outstanding opportunities for intellectual growth, professional development, and success in their careers.

Undergraduate Program

Political Science is one of Notre Dame’s most popular majors, with over 50 different undergraduate courses to choose from every semester, and over 45 outstanding and accessible faculty members—12 of whom have received teaching awards.

Upcoming Events

Aug 16

Friday Aug 16, 2024

Workshop for untenured scholars

Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Location: Zoom

On Friday, August 16 at 12:00 noon, the Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts…

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Aug 24

Saturday Aug 24, 2024

Welcome Weekend: Arts and Letters Academic Exploration Session

Time: 11:00AM - 2:30PM

Location: Joyce Center and Stadium Concourse

Learn about the College of Arts and Letters' diverse array of majors and special programs during the Arts and Letters academic exploration session.

From 11:00 to noon, parents and families will hear from the dean of Arts & Letters and a panel

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Aug 27

Tuesday Aug 27, 2024

Classes begin

Time: All Day

Location: campus-wide

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Aug 30

Friday Aug 30, 2024

Rooney Center Seminar: "Taking Stock of Solidarity Between People of Color" with Efrén Pérez

Time: 12:30PM - 2:00PM

Location: 1030 Jenkins Nanovic Halls

Efrén Pérez (Ph.D., Duke University) is Full Professor of Political Science and Psychology at UCLA, where he directs its Race, Ethnicity, Politics,…

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July 24, 2024

Historic Presidential Inauguration to feature slate of celebratory events September 11–13

Plans are well underway for the three-day celebration September 11–13 in honor of the inauguration of Rev. Robert A. Dowd,...

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July 12, 2024

Democracy is in the very fabric of Notre Dame

The topic of democracy is front of mind these days, especially now as we enter the summer of a presidential...

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July 03, 2024

In memoriam: Benjamin Radcliff, professor of political science

“In short, Ben did not just study human happiness, he actively contributed to it."

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