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Department of Political Science and International Studies

Is public service your calling? Do you wish to examine the world around you through a global lens? Take the next step toward your future at the University of Central Missouri through our Department of Political Science and International Studies.

At UCM, you’ll develop valuable skills to build a successful career and make a difference while pursuing what interests you and matters to you most, from environmental stewardship to civil rights.

Take a closer look at what you can study through the Department of Political Science and International Studies:

  • Political Science: These programs will help you prepare for a wide range of careers in public service, including the private and nonprofit sectors, law, education and others. You may choose to specialize in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations or Law and Theory.
  • International Studies: Take classes in a variety of study areas, including political science, geography, sociology and anthropology. These programs are great options if you want to analyze and study a variety of perspectives on global issues, such as the environment and human rights. You may specialize in Human Development and the Physical Environment, Global Society and Culture, International Relations, Peace and Justice or International Policy Studies.
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Dr. Gregory Streich
Department Chair
Program Coordinator and Professor of Political Science
Wood 203
Tel: 660-543-8840
streich@ucmo.edu

Dr. Darlene Budd
Program Coordinator for International Studies and Professor, International Studies and Political Science
Wood 203
Tel: 660-543-4653
dbudd@ucmo.edu

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Find your Political Science and International Studies future at UCM

At the University of Central Missouri, you’ll find there’s more to your education than your books and coursework. When you pursue a degree through our Department of Political Science and International studies, you’ll also:

  • Learn from experts in the field: All of our instructors are experts in their fields, active researchers and tenured faculty members. Nearly all of our faculty members have also won college and university awards in teaching, so you know they’ll bring cutting-edge ideas and concepts to the classroom. 
  • Access exciting experiential learning opportunities: Apply what you learn in our state-of-the-art Civic Engagement Experiential Classroom, where UCM’s Mock Trial and Model United Nations teams hold practices. Find internships to earn real-world job experience, or you may even study abroad. You’ll find other opportunities to expand your knowledge and network with your classmates when you help organize events during Politics and Social Justice Week each spring.
  • Receive personalized guidance when you need it: At UCM, you’ll have a variety of resources available to you on your path to graduation — and a successful career. Meet with one of your instructors, our Department Chair and Program Coordinator for Political Science, the International Studies Program Coordinator or our Career and Life Design Center for additional support.

 

What can you do with a degree in one of UCM’s Political Science and International Studies programs?

At the University of Central Missouri, our motto is “Education for Service.” When you finish a program in our Department of Political Science and International Studies, you’ll join the ranks of successful UCM alumni who are engaged citizens working in the public, private and nonprofit sectors and using what they’ve learned to serve their communities.

In addition to the knowledge you’ll gain while pursuing a credential from UCM, you’ll also develop invaluable expertise that you can use across all career fields, including skills in research, communication, leadership, teamwork and cross-cultural competency — all skills that are highly regarded and sought-after in the workforce. 

A degree or minor from one of our Political Science or International Studies programs could help you become a:

  • Diplomat or foreign service officer
  • Government/elected official 
  • Lawyer
  • Lobbyist
  • Political consultant
  • Political scientist
  • City manager
  • Non-profit administrator

 

 

 

 

 

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