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The Department of Political Science at UCSD is recognized as one of the best in the country. Founded in 1974, our department now is home to many of the world's leading scholars who represent a broad range of backgrounds, methodologies, and specialties. Our commitment to rigorous, interdisciplinary, and innovative scholarship provides the foundation for cutting-edge education and research that is changing the field of modern political science.


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American Politics
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Methodology
Political Theory



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In the News

Washington Monthly's 2011 national universities rankings places UCSD as number 1. Rankings based on contribution to the public good in three broad categories: Social Mobility, Research, and Service.

Faculty Spotlight

Professor Alan Houston recipient of Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching 2011-12 Chancellor’s Associates Faculty Excellence Award

Professor Steven P. Erie's new book, Paradise Plundered, focuses on city’s financial problems. U-T article

Professor David Mares appointed to the Institute of Americas Endowed Chair for Inter-American Affairs and elected to the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

Professor Arend Lijphart awarded the 2010 Constantine Panunzio Distinguished Emeriti Award.

Professors Megumi Naoi and Christina Schneider named 2010-11 Hellman Faculty Fellows