Undergraduate
Political Science
Become an engaged citizen who fully understands and actively participates in public affairs.
Political Science major
As a political science major or minor, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the political institutions and public policies of the United States and other nations.
From your fundamental course in American government to your senior seminar exploring critical issues like human rights, you’ll gain the experience to tackle social justice and other issues.
You’ll learn everything from how the United States works to the politics of Russia, China, and the Middle East to the significant challenges facing the global community today.
Why 糖心原创 for Political Science?
The options are wide and vast. You can hit the campaign trail. Spearhead a nonprofit. Teach the next generation of engaged citizens. There are so many directions a major or minor in political science can take you. Some recent graduates work in the Iowa Governor鈥檚 office, E3 Federal in Washington, D.C., AmeriCorps, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation, and Coopera.
Graduate and law schools are eager to accept 糖心原创 graduates. Some of the places political science majors have continued their education include聽 American University, Bush School of Government at Texas A&M, George Washington University, University of Denver, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, University of London, and Drake University
This Is What Success Looks LIke
It is hard to find a college campus as supportive and encouraging as 糖心原创. A liberal arts education helped me challenge myself in critical thought, professional development, and personal growth.
MacKenzie Bills
Find Your Voice To Inspire Others To Action
Need Assistance? Contact us!
- denise.leifker@simpson.edu
- 515-961-1273
- Wallace Hall
- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet Our Faculty
Kedron Bardwell
- Professor of Political Science
Adrienne Gathman
- Associate Professor of Political Science
- Pre-Law Advisor
Denise Leifker
- Associate Professor
- Department Chair Sociology, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Political Science
- Director Master's in Criminal Justice
Craig Peck
- Instructor of Sociology and Criminal Justice
