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We represent a wide variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of politics. Choose a program below to learn more about the degrees we offer.

Undergraduate Graduate

Ohio State's most prestigious award for scholarly and artistic achievement, the Pierre Agostini Prize recognizes Dr. Box-Steffensmeier for her influential research, exceptional mentorship, and dedicated service to the university and her profession.

Read more about this achievement!

Alumni Carter Phillips and Ameen Al-E-Jalil

A political science degree affords students many wonderful opportunities. Some of our recent graduates explain some of these exciting possibilities and how they are making their mark on the world.

Meet Our Alumni

Elan Kyser - winner of Distinguished Senior Achievement Award

We want to showcase the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students in the Department of Political Science.

Awards and Recognition Page

Undergraduate Majors

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What I did with my Political Science degree

Minor in Political Science

Political Science Bachelor of Arts

Political Science Bachelor of Science

World Politics Bachelor of Arts

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Upcoming Events

Wed, October 21, 2026

Traci Burch - Identity and Politics Seminar

11:30 am
0125 Derby Hall

Mon, October 26, 2026

Lisa Disch - Political Theory Workshop

1:00 pm
2130 Derby Hall

Mon, November 9, 2026

Alex Wendt on "The Last Humans"

12:00 pm
OSU Faculty Club

Wed, November 18, 2026

Arthur Spirling - Good to Great Seminar

11:30 am
0125 Derby Hall

Recent News

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October 5, 2026

Twice the Support for Tomorrow's Leaders

The Department of Political Science is proud to announce a $25,000 match for any gift made to their BuckeyeFunder campaign. Thanks to the generosity of Political Science Advisory Board members,…

September 23, 2026

Political Science Department Announces Two Faculty Searches

Political Science Department Announces Two Faculty Searches

The Department of Political Science is seeking applications for two faculty positions beginning in Fall 2027…

September 21, 2026

OSU Political Science Department Ranked #14 Globally

According to the widely regarded Shanghai Ranking of World Universities, The Ohio State University's Political Science department is now #14 in the world! This is a sharp jump upward from #22 last…