West Virginia University Department of Political Science

West Virginia University Department of Political Science Established in 1896, our department is housed in Woodburn Hall located in the historic center of WVU’s downtown campus. degrees in Political Science. and Ph.D.

One of the largest and most vibrant departments in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Political Science offers a comprehensive array of courses and learning opportunities leading to the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. Some of the highlights of its academic programs and learning opportunities beyond the classroom are:

Pre-Law and Legal Studies
American Politics and Policy

World Politics and National Security
Debate Team and Model United Nations
Study Abroad Programs in Political Science
Internships in State and National Political Affairs
M.A. Programs

Some more great research from our faculty and students! Dr. Vito D'Orazio and doctoral student Jarret Deaton's research ...
06/07/2024

Some more great research from our faculty and students! Dr. Vito D'Orazio and doctoral student Jarret Deaton's research efforts were recently featured in WVU Today.

Check it out at WVU Today or politicalscience.wvu.edu!

https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2024/06/06/wvu-research-reveals-patterns-behind-armed-conflicts-bolstering-national-security

West Virginia University research is strengthening national security by ensuring policymakers, military institutions, think tanks, academics and journalists have access to substantial, up-to-date information on international conflicts when they need it.

Congratulations to our own Professor Emerita Sophia Peterson for being inducted into the Prestigious Order of Vandalia! ...
06/07/2024

Congratulations to our own Professor Emerita Sophia Peterson for being inducted into the Prestigious Order of Vandalia! Thank you for your many years of service to the University.

Professor Emerita Sophia Peterson, founder of the International Studies program at WVU, has been inducted into the WVU Order of Vandalia for outstanding loyalty and service.

Congratulations to Isaac Brown and Liam McCarthy on being named WVU Foundation Scholars! We are so excited to have you j...
04/19/2024

Congratulations to Isaac Brown and Liam McCarthy on being named WVU Foundation Scholars! We are so excited to have you join our major!

The new cohort of West Virginia University Foundation Scholars — recipients of the highest academic scholarship the University awards — includes Ama Ackon-Annan from Woodrow Wilson High School, Isaac Brown from Clay County High School, Liam McCarthy from Musselman High School, Clare Talbott from...

Check out the great work of our faculty! Dr. King will be traveling to Washington, DC this summer with graduate students...
04/02/2024

Check out the great work of our faculty! Dr. King will be traveling to Washington, DC this summer with graduate students to study the U.S. Supreme Court justices' relationships using the donated records and writings from Justice John Paul Stevens and National Science Foundations Funds. Congratulations, Dr. King!

A West Virginia University researcher is studying newly released records of private communications between U.S. Supreme Court justices to learn how they interact and relate behind the scenes.

Congratulations to Political Science student Stephanie Sarfo for winning a prestigious Gilman Scholarship! We're excited...
03/26/2024

Congratulations to Political Science student Stephanie Sarfo for winning a prestigious Gilman Scholarship! We're excited for all you have in store. Check out this article to read about Stephanie's plans and the other winners!

Six West Virginia University students will expand their horizons through study abroad experiences this spring, summer and fall after being awarded scholarships through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.

Check it out! Our own Dr. Shaniqua Williams will be the keynote speaker at WVU's Black History Month Convocation on Thur...
01/29/2024

Check it out! Our own Dr. Shaniqua Williams will be the keynote speaker at WVU's Black History Month Convocation on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 6pm in the Mountainlair Gluck Theater. See link for further details and the full schedule of Black History Month events!

The University will host an array of educational and community-based events throughout the month of February recognizing African American history, heritage and culture. The celebration will kick off during the Black History Month Convocation at 6 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 1) in the Mountainlair Gluck Thea...

Thank you Professor Emeritus Robert DiClerico for this generous gift to establish an engaging lecture series for many st...
01/17/2024

Thank you Professor Emeritus Robert DiClerico for this generous gift to establish an engaging lecture series for many students and faculty to come! We look forward to the thoughtful discussions these lectures will evoke.

A beloved West Virginia University professor is expanding educational opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the greater Morgantown community via a planned gift of over $1 million to support a lecture focused on political leadership and democratic institutions. Professor Emeritus Robert E. D...

Check out the POLS students who have been named WVU Presidential Student Ambassadors! Congratulations to Taylor Flowers,...
11/16/2023

Check out the POLS students who have been named WVU Presidential Student Ambassadors! Congratulations to Taylor Flowers, Brandon Frazier, and Erin Skaff!

Ten exemplary students will spend the spring semester representing the University through service, leadership and public speaking as the new cohort of Presidential Student Ambassadors.

On Friday, Sept. 29 at noon WVU Campus & Community life is hosting a memorial bell-ringing ceremony in Oglebay Plaza in ...
09/25/2023

On Friday, Sept. 29 at noon WVU Campus & Community life is hosting a memorial bell-ringing ceremony in Oglebay Plaza in remembrance of WVU students including our own Brady Zelmore.

The University will hold a bell-ringing ceremony, coordinated by the Office of Campus and Community Life and Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, on Friday (Sept. 29) in remembrance of Elizabeth O'Leary, Patrick Van Kirk and Brady Zelmore.

Internship in WV State Senate. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 5pm in Woodburn 306E, Senate staffers will discuss the Herndon I...
09/22/2023

Internship in WV State Senate. On Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 5pm in Woodburn 306E, Senate staffers will discuss the Herndon Internship-a semester long internship in which students do professional work and receive up to 12 hours of credit. Students are placed with a Senate committee during the legislative session and conduct research and perform other professional tasks, gaining experience. Students are then placed in a state agency after the legislative session ends. Any students who are interested in the internship are welcome to attend.

Internship Programs

The WV State Senate will be accepting applications for the Herndon Internship for the Spring 2024 semester. Herndon Inte...
09/08/2023

The WV State Senate will be accepting applications for the Herndon Internship for the Spring 2024 semester. Herndon Intern earn up to 12 credit hours, working in a Senate Committee performing professional work during the Senate’s session. Interns then are placed with a state agency after the session is over. This is a semester long internship and students receive a $5200 stipend. WVU usually places about two students in these positions each year. Legislative staff will be visiting campus on Sept. 26. Any students interested in learning about the program, and meeting with the staff, can contact Professor MacDonald at [email protected]. In addition, more information on the Herndon Internship can be found here (where the application is also located):

Internship Programs

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316 Woodburn Hall PO Box 6317
Morgantown, WV
26506

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