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.
Check out our Spring 2024 Course Schedule, as well as the listing below to see what courses we have to offer this semester!
Spring 2024 Course Offerings |
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POLSC 110 - Introduction to Political Science (K-State 8: Dr. Ethan Bernick Online |
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POLSC 115 - U.S. Politics (K-State 8: Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead - Tuesdays & Thursdays - 11:30-12:45 p.m. Dr. Brianne Heidbreder - Online This course is part of the Law track! |
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POLSC 135 - Introduction to Comparative Politics (K-State 8: Dr. Sabri Ciftci Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 10:30-11:20 a.m. This course is part of the Politics of the Global South track! |
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POLSC 145 - World Politics (K-State 8: Dr. Michael Flynn - Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:30-10:45 a.m. This course is part of the Global Politics and Security track! |
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POLSC 250 - Environmental Political Thought (K-State 8: Dr. Laurie Johnson Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 11:30-12:20 p.m. This course counts for elective credit in the Natural Resources/Environmental Sciences secondary major and is part of the Society & Environment track! |
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POLSC 360 - Race and Politics (K-State 8: Dr. Ethan Bernick Tuesdays & Thursdays - 2:30-3:45 p.m. This course counts for the College of Arts & Sciences U.S. Multicultural Overlay! |
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POLSC 377 -Introduction to Public Policy (K-State 8: Dr. Ju-Ying Yang Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 12:30-1:20 p.m. This course is part of the Public Service & Society & Environment tracks! |
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POLSC 401A - Global Environmental Politics Dr. Andrew Long Tuesdays & Thursdays - 2:30-3:45 p.m. |
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POLSC 401B - U.S. Energy Policy Dr. Ju-Ying Yang Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 2:30-3:20 p.m. |
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POLSC 510 - Internships in Government, Public Adminisration , and Politics Dr. Nathaniel Birkhead By Appointment |
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POLSC 524 - Political Islam (K-State 8: Dr. Sabri Ciftci Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 1:30-2:20 p.m. This course is part of the Politics of the Global South track, and fulfills a core credit in the Middle East Studies minor, and qualifies for a Primary Texts Certificate credit! |
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POLSC 527 - Comparative Political Corruption (K-State 8: Dr. Michael Tyburski Tuesdays & Thursdays - 1:05-2:20 p.m. |
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POLSC 615 - The Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (K-State 8: Dr. John Fliter Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 1:30-2:20 p.m. This course is part of the Law track and qualifies for a Primary Texts Certificate credit! |
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POLSC 618 - Urban Politics (K-State 8: Dr. Brianne Heidbreder Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 11:30-12:20 p.m. This course is part of the Public Service & Society & Environment tracks! |
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POLSC 626 - African Politics (K-State 8: Dr. Emizet Kisangani Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 2:30-3:20 p.m. This course is part of the Politics of the Global South track and could fulfill a core credit* in the Middle East Studies minor! |
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POLSC 630 - Politics of Russia and the Former Soviet Union (K-State 8: Dr. Vera Smirnova Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 9:30-10:20 a.m. This course is part of the Global Politics & Security track, and qualifies for a Primary Texts Certificate credit! |
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POLSC 638 - Ethnic Conflict (K-State 8: Dr. Emizet Kisangani Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 10:30-11:20 a.m. This course is part of the Global Politics & Security track and could fulfill a core credit* in the Middle East Studies minor! |
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POLSC 663 - Early Modern Political Thought: The Theory of the Social Contract (K-State 8: Dr. John Warner Tuesdays & Thursdays -11:30-12:45 p.m. This course qualifies for a Primary Texts Certificate credit! |
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POLSC 667 - American Political Thought (K-State 8: Dr. John Warner Tuesdays & Thursdays - 11:30-12:45 p.m. This course is part of the Society & Environment track and qualifies for a Primary Texts Certificate credit! |
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POLSC 670 - Law, Politics & Literature (K-State 8: Dr. John Fliter Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 10:30-11:20 a.m. This course is part of the Law track and qualifies for a Primary Texts Certificate credit! |
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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