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.
Course Subject Areas
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 |
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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 - 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 - 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 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 499 - Honors Project Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead Online - By Appointment |
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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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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! |
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) |
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POLSC 791 - Top/Teach Federalism Prof. Thomas Vontz Online - Section ZB (June 3 - July 26) |
POLSC 791 - Top/Teach Federalism II Prof. Thomas Vontz Online - Section ZC (June 3 - July 26) |
Fall 2024 Course List |
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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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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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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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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) |
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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 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 - 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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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) |
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POLSC 401 - Top/Model United Nations Dr. John Fliter & Dr. Michael Tyburski W 3:30-4:20 PM (Calvin 202) |
POLSC 499 - Honors Project Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead By Appointment |
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POLSC 510 - Internship in Government, Public Administration, & Politics Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead By Appointment |
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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! |
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POLSC 576 - Mass Communications & Political Campaigns Prof. Jamie Gideon Online |
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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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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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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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POLSC 739 - Intergovernmental Relations Dr. Brianne Heidbreder Section B: M 5:30-8:20 PM (Calvin 313) Section ZA: Online - Synchronus w/ Section B |
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POLSC 791 - Top/Teach Constitutional Principals of the American Founders Prof. Thomas Vontz Online |
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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