Through our courses, students will learn about the many different "hats" a political scientist can wear. From political philosophy, gender and racial politics, law and government, international relations, and public policy - studying political science involves more than just politics. Political science courses help students become informed citizens while honing their critical thinking, research design, writing, and team-building skills.

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Check out our Summer 2024 Course Schedule.

If you are looking to enroll in the fall, use the Public KSIS Course Search.

Be sure to check out the listings below to see what courses we have to offer for the summer and fall!

Summer 2024 Course List

polsc 110

POLSC 110 - Introduction to Political Science

Dr. Ethan Bernick

Online - Section ZA (June 3 - June 28)

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POLSC 110 - Introduction to Political Science

**Boys State Course**

Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead

Online - Section ZB (June 3 - June 28)

- Section ZC (July 1 - July 26)

For permission to enroll - email polsci@ksu.edu

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polsc 115

POLSC 115 - U.S. Politics

Dr. Brianne Heidbreder

Online (July 1 - July 26)

This course is part of the Law track!

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polsc 135

POLSC 135 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

Dr. Sabri Ciftci

Online (June 3 - June 28)

This course is part of the Politics of the Global South track and counts towards the introductory course requirement of the Middle East Studies minor!

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polsc 145

POLSC 401 - Top/Politics of Sports

Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead

Online (July 1 - July 26)

This is an approved Primary Texts Certificate course!

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POLSC

POLSC 499 - Honors Project

Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead

Online - By Appointment

polsc 360

POLSC 510 - Internship in Government

Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead

Online - By Appointment

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POLSC 576 - Mass Communications & Political Campaigns

Prof. Jamie Gideon

Online (July 1 - July 26)

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625

POLSC 625 - East Asian Politics

Dr. Hyun Ji Rim

Online (June 3 - June 28)

This course is part of the Politics of the Global South track!

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MPA

POLSC 736 - Strategic Management of Public and Nonprofit Organizations

Dr. Ethan Bernick

Online (June 3 - July 26)

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POLSC 780 - Engaged Citizens: Public Policy Issues & Processes

Prof. Thomas Vontz

Online (June 3 - June 28)

POLSC

POLSC 791 - Top/Teach Federalism

Prof. Thomas Vontz

Online - Section ZB (June 3 - July 26)

POLSC

POLSC 791 - Top/Teach Federalism II

Prof. Thomas Vontz

Online - Section ZC (June 3 - July 26)

 

Fall 2024 Course List

polsc 115

POLSC 115 - U.S. Politics

Dr. John Fliter

MWF 10:30-11:20 AM (Kedzie 004)

Dr. Brianne Heidbreder

Online

This course is part of the Law track!

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135

POLSC 135 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

Dr. Sabri Ciftci

TuTh 9:30-10:45 AM (Calvin 306)

This course is part of the Politics of the Global South track and counts towards the introductory course requirement of the Middle East Studies minor!

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145

POLSC 145 - World Politics

Dr. Emizet Kisangani

TuTh 11:30-12:45 PM (Waters 348)

This course is part of the Global Politics and Security track!

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155

POLSC 155 - Introduction to Political Thought

Dr. John Warner

MWF 11:30-12:20 PM (Calvin 212)

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POLSC 321 - Kansas Politics & Government

Dr. Susan Peterson

TuTh 11:30-12:45 PM (Calvin 212)

341

POLSC 341 - Politics of the World Economy

Dr. Andrew Long

MWF 1:30-2:20 PM (Calvin 116)

This course is part of the Global Politics and Security track and with prior approval counts towards the core course requirement of the Middle East Studies minor!

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polsc 360

POLSC 343 - American Foreign Policy

Dr. Michael Flynn

MWF 12:30-1:20 PM (Calivn 116)

This course is part of the Global Politics and Security and Politics of the Global South tracks. This is also an approved Primary Texts Certificate course, and with prior approval counts towards the core course requirement of the Middle East Studies minor!

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polsc 377

POLSC 377 - Introduction to Public Policy

Dr. Zhiwei Zhang

MWF 11:30-12:20 PM (Calvin 209)

This course is part of the Society and Environment, and Public Service tracks!

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390

POLSC 390 - Middle East Politics

Dr. Sabri Ciftci

TuTh 1:05-2:20 PM (Calvin 218)

This course is part of the Politics of the Global South track and counts as a core course requirement of the Middle East Studies minor!

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POLSC 400 - Political Inquiry & Analysis

Dr. Michael Tyburski

MWF 10:30-11:20 AM (Calvin 116)

polsc 401a

POLSC 401 - Top/Model United Nations

Dr. John Fliter & Dr. Michael Tyburski

W 3:30-4:20 PM (Calvin 202)

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POLSC

POLSC 499 - Honors Project

Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead

By Appointment

polsc 510

POLSC 510 - Internship in Government, Public Administration, & Politics

Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead

By Appointment

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545

POLSC 545 - Politics of Developing Nations

Dr. Michael Tyburski

MWF 2:30-3:20 PM (Calvin 217)

This course is part of the Global Politics and Security, Society and Environment, and Politics of the Global South tracks and with prior approval counts towards the core course requirement of the Middle East Studies minor!

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POLSC 549 - International Defense Strategies

Dr. Hyun Ji Rim

Online

This course is part of the Global Politics and Security track!

polsc 576

POLSC 576 - Mass Communications & Political Campaigns

Prof. Jamie Gideon

Online

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polsc 614

POLSC 614 - Constitutional Law

Dr. John Fliter

MWF 1:30-2:20 PM (Calvin 212)

This course is part of the Law track and counts towards the Primary Texts Certificate!

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647

POLSC 647 - International Law

Dr. Emizet Kisangani

TuTh 2:30-3:45 PM (Calvin 102)

This course is part of the Law track!

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661

POLSC 661 - Ancient & Medieval Political Thought

Dr. Laurie Johnson

TuTh 11:30-12:45 PM (Calvin 209)

This is an approved Primary Texts Certificate course!

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POLSC 671 - Late Modern Political Thought

Dr. John Warner

MWF 2:30-3:20 PM (Calvin 116)

This is an approved Primary Texts Certificate course!

MPA

POLSC 700 - Research Methods in Political Science

Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead

Section B: Tu 5:30-8:20 PM (Calvin 313) *Aug 19 - Oct 11*

Section ZA: Online - Synchronus w/ Section B

This course is part of the Public Service track for Accelerated Degree students!

MPA

POLSC 702 - Public Administration and Society

Dr. Ethan Bernick

Section B: W 5:30-8:20 PM (Calvin 317) *Aug 19 - Oct 11*

Section ZA: Online - Synchronus w/ Section B

This course is part of the Public Service track for Accelerated Degree students!

MPA

POLSC 708 - Public Personnel Administration

Diana McElwain

Section B: Tu 5:30-8:20 PM (Calvin 317) *Oct 15 - Dec 13*

Section ZB: Online - Synchronus w/ Section B

This course is part of the Public Service track for Accelerated Degree students!

MPA

POLSC 735 - Public Organizational Theory

Dr. Zhiwei Zhang

Section A: W 5:30-8:20 PM (Calvin 317) *Oct 16 - Dec 13*

Section ZA: Online - Synchronus w/ Section A

This course is part of the Public Service track for Accelerated Degree students!

MPA

POLSC 739 - Intergovernmental Relations

Dr. Brianne Heidbreder

Section B: M 5:30-8:20 PM (Calvin 313)

Section ZA: Online - Synchronus w/ Section B

MPA

POLSC 791 - Top/Teach Constitutional Principals of the American Founders

Prof. Thomas Vontz

Online

SecStu

POLSC 810 - Security Studies Methodology

Dr. Michael Flynn

Section B: W 3:30-5:20 PM (Calvin 308)

Section ZA: Online - Synchronus w/ Section B

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POLSC 812 - Foundations of Security Studies

Dr. Andrew Long

Online

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POLSC 900 - Advanced Research Methods l

Dr. Jeffrey Pickering

Section B: W 3:30-5:20 PM (Calvin 313)

Section ZB: Online - Synchronus w/ Section B


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Department of Political Science
Kansas State University
802 Mid Campus Dr. South
101D Calvin Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506

785-532-6842
polsci@ksu.edu