EIU Political Science

EIU Political Science Preparing students for government, nonprofit, private sector careers, law school, and graduate school opportunities.

EIU's Political Science department offers several degree programs:
1) BA in Political Science, with options in International Studies and Civic/Nonprofit Leadership
2) MA in Political Science, with an online option in Public Administration/Public Policy www.eiu.edu/poliscigrad
3) Graduate certificate in Public Planning, with significant GIS training. All students learn to use social science researc

h methods to analyze political phenomena. We require applied learning experiences through internships, research, and undergraduate simulations. Our students gain key skills in writing, communication and analysis, preparing them for a variety of careers and preparing them to be responsible citizens.

Our students' excellent capstone research presentations at our annual awards ceremony in the library. Thank you Dr. Paul...
05/03/2026

Our students' excellent capstone research presentations at our annual awards ceremony in the library. Thank you Dr. Paul Danyi for your outstanding mentorship.

Congratulations to Kat Maxon for her selection for the Distinguished Senior award by the Eastern Illinois University Alu...
04/27/2026

Congratulations to Kat Maxon for her selection for the Distinguished Senior award by the Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association. Thanks to Beka Murphy for accompanying her to the awards reception.

Student Research Day was a success. Thanks to Dr. Jin Hong Kim for encouraging her students in Public & Nonprofit Manage...
04/25/2026

Student Research Day was a success. Thanks to Dr. Jin Hong Kim for encouraging her students in Public & Nonprofit Management to present their research.

Congratulations, Jayriel Kizer, for your selection for this prestigious opportunity with the Ralph Bunche Institute.
04/18/2026

Congratulations, Jayriel Kizer, for your selection for this prestigious opportunity with the Ralph Bunche Institute.

Professor Kevin Anderson was selected by the EIU Student Government for the Teaching Award of Excellence, and was honore...
04/09/2026

Professor Kevin Anderson was selected by the EIU Student Government for the Teaching Award of Excellence, and was honored yesterday. The students that nominated him were in attendance. Well deserved, Dr. Anderson!

04/01/2026

Looking for a unique opportunity to build your resume? Justice Dickey, intern coordinator for Illinois Congressman Mike Bost, will be on campus on Friday, April 3 at 9 a.m. in the Coleman 2210 to discuss internships for students! Be sure to come by and learn about these can't-miss opportunities! See you there!

We have honorees at this CLAS Awards event this year: PLS Senior Jimmy O'Brien earns a SURE (Scholars in Undergraduate R...
03/31/2026

We have honorees at this CLAS Awards event this year: PLS Senior Jimmy O'Brien earns a SURE (Scholars in Undergraduate Research Award); and our student worker, Jacksen Adkins, earns the Outstanding Student Worker Award. Come honor them!

Jeffrey S. Ashley is recognized for his 25 years of service in bringing students to the Model Illinois Government Simula...
03/09/2026

Jeffrey S. Ashley is recognized for his 25 years of service in bringing students to the Model Illinois Government Simulation.

John Slater with his award for Best House Member at the MIG 2026 competition.
03/09/2026

John Slater with his award for Best House Member at the MIG 2026 competition.

Maycie Wilson (far right) with the 2026-2027 MIG Executive Board- congratulations, Maycie, for winning the election for ...
03/09/2026

Maycie Wilson (far right) with the 2026-2027 MIG Executive Board- congratulations, Maycie, for winning the election for next simulation's Chief Justice!

Brandyn Butler with his award for Best Moot Court Attorney at the 2026 MIG Moot Court Competition. The 3d year is a char...
03/09/2026

Brandyn Butler with his award for Best Moot Court Attorney at the 2026 MIG Moot Court Competition. The 3d year is a charm for Brandyn!

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