Undergraduate Program
Major in Political Science
The Department of Political Science offers two options for undergraduate study. Most students enroll in our Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program, which requires 70 units of study in four departmental subfields. In addition, students interested in independent research have the option of applying to our Honors Program. This more advanced program includes the writing of a thesis and additional coursework beyond that required for the B.A. degree. The links below provide more information about these degrees, including requirements and application procedures.
Minor in Political Science
Students in other departments can also choose to enroll in our minor program. The minor in Political Science requires 30 units of study and could easily be completed in one year, depending on a student's proposed program. If you are interested, please see a complete list of requirements.
Summer Research Program
The Department of Political Science is pleased to announce summer research positions for undergraduates. Participants will work directly with a faculty mentor for ten weeks and receive a $5,200 stipend. The program, which is part of the Summer Research College, is designed to foster close intellectual exchange by involving students in the ongoing research of Stanford professors. Information concerning the summer research program 2006-2007 can be found here.
Undergraduate Prizes
- The Arnaud B. Leavelle Memorial Prize for the best paper in the History of Political Thought sequence
- The Lindsay Peters, Jr., Memorial Prize for the outstanding student each year in POLISCI 2
- Prize for the best thesis written in political theory.
Questions?
For your convenience, we have gathered a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) that you can readily consult. If you don't find an answer to your question, feel free to contact the undergraduate program administrator, Lindsay Quadara, at quadara@stanford.edu or 723-1608. Her office is in the department in Encina Hall West, Room 100.