Department of Politics and Government - Illinois State University

Politics & Government is a forward-looking department that is student oriented and dedicated to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

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Minor in Paralegal Studies and Peace & Conflict Resolution Studies and Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies
Sequences in Global Studies, Leadership and Social Justice, and Public Service
Mock Trial and Model United Nations programs
Student journal Critique
Department News Letter
Annual Student Conference
Internship and Job Databases
Currently Offered Courses

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The Department of Politics and Government offers a Graduate program, an Undergraduate program, and various minors and sequences. The Department offers Pre-Law Advisement through the Eimermann Center for all students in the University. The Department also sponsors an annual Student Conference for all students of political science nationally and internationally and edits the student journal Critique.

At the graduate level, the Department is a partner with the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development which offers programs for returning Peace Corps volunteers, potential Peace Corps volunteers, and community development professionals. The Graduate Program offers sequences in Global Politics and Cultures and in Public Service.

Undergraduate Advising

Check in at the Politics and Government Office

4th Floor Schroeder Hall

Walk-in only, Mon-Th 9:00-12 and 1-4 , Fri: 9:00-12

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