Welcome to The Department of Political Science!

The Political Science Department at Temple offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to understand politics and policy in the United States and abroad. Our faculty have expertise in a variety of fields, from American Politics to Political Theory, to Political Economy. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

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Congratulations to our faculty who have garnered esteemed recognition and honors!

Joseph Schwartz won the 2011 David Easton Award from APSA's Foundations of Political Theory section for his book The Future of Democratic Equality: Rebuilding Social Solidarity in a Fragmented America (Routledge 2009).

Megan Mullin was named Clarence Stone Scholar from APSA Urban Politics section.

Kevin Arceneaux won Best Paper Award from APSA Political Communications section.

Robin Kolodny won the university-wide Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching.

Barbara Ferman was awarded a 36-month grant to from The William Penn Foundation for the University Community Collaborative of Philadelphia.

 

Congratulations to our students and graduates who have won prestigious
fellowships and awards!

Dr. Vasiliki "Kiki" Anastasakos (PhD, Political Science 2003) was named Pennsylvania Professor of the Year and was honored by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. More information on Kiki's accomplishment can be found here.

 

 


Study Abroad

Is it time to think about Study Abroad? Temple offers programs for undergraduates year-round, with opportunities to study in Rome, Japan, London, Ghana, Turkey, Costa Rica and many other nations across the world. Please check out the TU Study Abroad website at http://www.temple.edu/studyabroad/