Department of Political Science
Political Science

What is political science?

Political science is the study of governments, public policies, political processes and systems, and political behavior. It includes a number of related sub-fields, including:

• Political theory
• Political philosophy
• Political ideology
• Political economy
• Policy studies and analysis
• Comparative politics
• International relations

Why study political science?

Are you interested in American politics? International affairs? Critical issues such as health, the environment, civil rights? If so, then a degree in political science may be for you. As a political science major, you’ll examine the processes, systems and dynamics of countries and regions all across the world.

Political science students gain a versatile set of skills that can be applied in a wide range of exciting careers in federal, state and local governments, law, business, international organizations, nonprofit associations and organizations and more.

Auburn University offers both a major and a minor in Political Science. The department has over 500 majors and 19 full-time faculty members and several part-time, visiting and adjunct faculty from the Auburn community.