East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Department of Political Science at Michigan State University prioritizes graduate education as a core mission. Explore our program further through this website's resources or by reaching out to us directly. Our Ph.D. program stands among the nation's most rigorous, typically pursued by aspiring college-level political science educators and professionals in political/social research fields. Doctoral candidates receive focused training in advanced political research methodologies. The American Politics specialization examines U.S. government structures, political institutions, and voter behavior, with particular expertise in minority politics, judicial systems, electoral processes, and state/local governance.