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Our award winning faculty is here to provide you with courses leading to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Master of Science degrees.

Meet our faculty who will bring new insights to our courses in American government, Western European politics, Latin American politics, Middle East politics, political theory, and constitutional law.

Our courses introduce you to the world of American politics, to the principal ideas that have shaped the world, to the political life of other countries, and to the politics among nations. They prepare you for a wide variety of occupations, not solely in the realm of politics.

 

 

 

Recent Awards for our Outstanding Faculty......

Dr. Steve Bullock - 2008 College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Excellence in Teaching Award.

Dr. Randall Adkins - 2007 College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Excellence in Teaching Award.

Dr. Jody Neathery-Castro - 2007 College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Excellence in Teaching Award.

Dr. Jody Neathery-Castro - 2007 UNO Excellence in Teaching Award.

These awards are among the highest honors that UNO bestows on its faculty.

 

 

Career Information:

Political Science majors study the origin, development, and operation of political systems and public policy. Students are exposed to the issues of political organization, action, policy, and governance. Political science is a versatile major and helps develop skills and understanding useful in a variety of settings. Students with a degree in political science may find careers in government, law enforcement, politics, nonprofit administration, public relations, journalism, broadcasting, business, education, and research. Political science study can prepare students for law school. It will also provide the necessary knowledge to pursue other advanced degrees, if desired.

For more information, check out College Board - Political Science or UNO Career Center.

 

 

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Please go to the University of Nebraska Foundation website to find more information about how you can support the Department of Political Science.