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Dedicated to Understanding and Teaching Politics

Stanford Political Science students balance quantitative and qualitative methods as they engage with issues in political behavior, public policies, governance systems, and institutional design. Our department offers a breadth of courses taught by leading experts in domestic and international politics.

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The mission of the undergraduate program in Political Science is to provide students with a solid grasp of the American political system and other political systems within the context of global forces, international conflicts, social movements, ideological systems and diversity.

Workshops

Date
Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Location
Graham Stuart Lounge - Encina Hall West, Room 400
Speaker: Amanda Robinson, Associate Professor of Political Science, Ohio State University
Date
Thu, May 1, 2025, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Location
Graham Stuart Lounge - Encina Hall West, Room 400
Speaker: Tamar Mitts, Assistant Professor of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University
Date
Fri, May 2, 2025, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location
William J. Perry Conference Room - Encina Hall Central, Room 231
Speaker: Jacob Soll, University Professor and Professor of Philosophy, History, and Accounting, University of Southern California