Political Science and International Relations
Making the decision to take on a major or minor in Political Science and/or International Relations will allow students to learn about and explore the forces and institutions that govern the world in which we live. At LMU, students of Political Science and International Relations delve into an array of concepts such as national and foreign policy, political theory, and the challenges of creating a just and secure global society. In addition, students will get to learn from with award-winning faculty, present their research at academic conferences, study abroad through global immersion courses, and pursue internships that prepare them for meaningful careers.
Events
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700As part of the Election Series for BCLA Community Hour, the Department of Journalism will sponsor an event on “Telling the Story: Political Journalism in 2026”
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Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0700As part of the Election Series for BCLA Community Hour, the Department of Political Science will sponsor an event on "What Will Shape the 2026 Midterms? Identity, Economy,...
Genelle Marshall-Singleton '24 works as a Public Health Advisor with the New York City Department of Health.
Jeremy Valle (‘23, International Relations and Environmental Studies) is an Environmental Services Trainee at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), where he works on programs that promote clean transportation and environmental sustainability.
Meet our Faculty
Our department welcomes one of our newest professors, Dr. Shuyuan Shen, who teaches Chinese Politics and Computational Social Science for Applied Data Analysis.
Meet our Faculty
Chaya Crowder Testifies Before the California State Senate Judiciary Committee in support of SB 1137.
Meet our Faculty
Our department welcomes one of our newest professors, Dr. Nathan Chan, who teaches Empirical Approaches, Public Opinion, and Race and Political Behavior.
Meet our Faculty
Our department welcomes one of our newest professors, Dr. Anna Mikkelborg, who teaches Empirical Approaches and Political Psychology.