California Lutheran University's Political Science Department

California Lutheran University's Political Science Department The Political Science Department seeks to critically engage students in political philosophy and public policy as emerging leaders of a global society.

Political Science majors have three options for emphasis: international relations, law and public policy, or general/individually-tailored. They are also linked to study abroad opportunities for a semester (through the CLU-Oxford Program and the Lutheran College Washington Semester) or as a 2-3 week travel seminar to Cuba or Jamaica studying their history, politics, and culture. Students have oppo

rtunities for involvement through College Democrats, College Republicans, and Pi Sigma Alpha, our honor society.

05/21/2026
Another amazing trip to Sacramento for Lutheran Lobby Day, alumni networking, and policy advocacy. Thank you to Regina B...
05/21/2026

Another amazing trip to Sacramento for Lutheran Lobby Day, alumni networking, and policy advocacy. Thank you to Regina Banks and the Lutheran Office of Public Policy-California!

Cal Lutheran students making their mark in the State Capitol. Thank you to our alumni, Bethany Westfall, Matt Hamlett, R...
05/20/2026

Cal Lutheran students making their mark in the State Capitol. Thank you to our alumni, Bethany Westfall, Matt Hamlett, Ryan Fleming, Sarah Stephan and Ashley Cope, for sharing your insights and career advice about law, policy and public service.

05/19/2026
Congratulations to all of our fantastic students - both Political Science majors, and our honorary majors. We are honore...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to all of our fantastic students - both Political Science majors, and our honorary majors. We are honored to have spent the last four years with you, and can't wait to see what impact you make in the world!

Congratulations to all of our students who presented their research this week for Festival of Scholars!
04/30/2026

Congratulations to all of our students who presented their research this week for Festival of Scholars!

Kudos to our students - Carrie Maguire, Emma Caputo and Katherine Curtis - for presenting their posters at the 2026 West...
04/05/2026

Kudos to our students - Carrie Maguire, Emma Caputo and Katherine Curtis - for presenting their posters at the 2026 Western Political Science Association conference. Katherine also presented a paper with Dr. Haco Hoang.

Congratulations to Dr. Marichal for an engaging and timely discussion on the power of algorithms! From renegotiating the...
02/13/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Marichal for an engaging and timely discussion on the power of algorithms!

From renegotiating the social contract with tech companies to placing us in 'clusters' that reinforce what we already like and believe, his analysis challenges us to consider the broader consequences for democracy and public discourse.

Lucky to have two alumni, Leroy Stoneham and Maya Goehner, inspiring our students about careers in public service. Leroy...
01/31/2026

Lucky to have two alumni, Leroy Stoneham and Maya Goehner, inspiring our students about careers in public service. Leroy and Maya serve in the office of California State Senator Henry Stern.

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