University of Denver-Political Science Department

University of Denver-Political Science Department The department emphasizes undergraduate education. Our classes are small, allowing faculty to work closely with students on their reading and writing.

The Department of Political Science encourages students to develop the ability to think critically about institutions of governance and political processes, including voting, litigating, and expressing concerns through interest organizations. Faculty also participate in the University's First Year Seminar Program and in Core. Our finest students write honors theses during their senior year, providing one-on-one work between faculty and students.We have participated in many of the University's initiatives to enrich undergraduate education, inviting speakers from around the world on important topics such as European integration, the regulation of immigration, and philosophical interpretations of political issues. We also develop students' critical thinking skills by integrating quantitative reasoning in many of our courses. Political and legal internships place our students in the offices of local and national officials and in interest groups.

US Rep. Brittany Pettersen visited Professor Seth Masket's Campaigns & Elections class to talk about her work in Congres...
09/30/2026

US Rep. Brittany Pettersen visited Professor Seth Masket's Campaigns & Elections class to talk about her work in Congress and the upcoming elections of 2026 and 2028

Our own Seth Masket was interviewed by the New York Times about the Trump era Republican Party and what’s likely to foll...
07/20/2026

Our own Seth Masket was interviewed by the New York Times about the Trump era Republican Party and what’s likely to follow

What will the Republican Party look like after 2028?

Our own Seth Masket did an interview with the New York Times about the Trump-era Republican Party and what’s likely to c...
07/20/2026

Our own Seth Masket did an interview with the New York Times about the Trump-era Republican Party and what’s likely to come next

What will the Republican Party look like after 2028?

The Political Science Department and the Socio-Legal Studies Program were delighted to celebrate our graduating seniors ...
06/27/2026

The Political Science Department and the Socio-Legal Studies Program were delighted to celebrate our graduating seniors at our annual joint reception!

We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished and grateful to have been part of their academic journey. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We wish you every success in the exciting adventures ahead!

You will always be a part of our community. Here's to a new chapter!

Professors Michael Greenberger and Sara Chatfield attended the Conference on American Political Development at Smith Col...
06/27/2026

Professors Michael Greenberger and Sara Chatfield attended the Conference on American Political Development at Smith College this June. Here they are pictured with President Calvin Coolidge and First Lady Grace Coolidge, at the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum.

Great energy at today’s Journey to DU event!Our Political Science Department had a strong showing, with Professors Lisa ...
03/08/2026

Great energy at today’s Journey to DU event!

Our Political Science Department had a strong showing, with Professors Lisa Conant, Elizabeth Sperber, Alena Wolflink, and Jing Sun joined by our outstanding student major Francis Crowe. Together they spent the afternoon talking with admitted students and their families, answering questions about the major, research opportunities, internships, and life at DU.

It was wonderful meeting so many curious and thoughtful future students. We’re excited to see where your journeys take you—and we hope many of them lead to Political Science at DU!

Three of DU Political Science Department's outstanding colleagues—Dr. Seth Masket, Dr. Sara Chatfield, and Dr. Phil Chen...
03/04/2026

Three of DU Political Science Department's outstanding colleagues—Dr. Seth Masket, Dr. Sara Chatfield, and Dr. Phil Chen—have officially taken over the editorial leadership of The Forum, one of the leading journals in American politics. Seth and Sara will serve as Editors-in-Chief, and Phil will serve as Book Editor. This is a major recognition of their scholarship and leadership in the field, and it’s exciting to see our department playing such an important role in shaping conversations in American politics.

Congratulations to Seth, Sara, and Phil on this wonderful achievement! We’re very proud of you.

You can learn more about the journal here: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/journal/key/for/html

Associate Professor of Political Science, Elizabeth Sperber, was invited to present her award winning research on youth ...
03/03/2026

Associate Professor of Political Science, Elizabeth Sperber, was invited to present her award winning research on youth in African politics at a state-funded conference in Busan, South Korea this month. Nice work!

03/03/2026

Congratulations to PLSC Major, Bella Gallegos, for winning a competitive academic scholarship from the Panera Bread Educational Fund! You are an incredible young leader and scholar, Bella!

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