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The Department of Political Science serves as the intellectual hub for professors, staff, undergraduate and graduate students passionate about political studies and academic growth. Our department provides two bachelor's programs—one in political science and another in public and nonprofit administration—along with master's degrees in both political science and public administration, plus a PhD in political science. We stand out as one of the University of Oklahoma's most diverse academic units, where scholars explore everything from American government and global politics to policy analysis, governance, and philosophical foundations of politics. No single approach dominates our research—our inclusive community embraces varied perspectives and methodologies. The department collaborates with several prestigious centers including the Carl Albert Congressional Research Center, OU POLL (Public Opinion Learning Lab), Institute for Public Affairs, International and Area Studies, the Institute for American Constitutional Heritage, and the Center for Applied Social Research.