Political Science

School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies

The Political Science Field

Political Science explores the formal and informal institutions/processes of social regulation. Areas of focus include analysis of government structures, the decision-making processes, policy content, and philosophical traditions.

The Political Science Discipline

Political scientists examine how governments mediate conflicts of competing social, economic, and political values. Of interest also are the political and legal relationships among world nations.

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Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in Political Science

Political Science as an Undergraduate Major

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Undergraduate Minors in Political Science

Public Law
International Relations & Comparative Government
American Politics
Political Theory

Graduate Programs in Political Science

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Building Community across Difference: Lessons from Northern Ireland

Dr. Tom Frawley and Reverend John Dunlop, civil leaders in Northern Ireland, share their stories and perspectives with Associate Professor Nevin Aiken, Ph.D. from the School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies, University of Wyoming.

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Political Science | School of Politics, Public Affairs & International Studies

Dept. 3197 | A&S 208

1000 E. University Ave.

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-6484

Email: sppais@uwyo.edu