Department of Political Science

Political Science
1414 Social Sciences Building
267 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Phone: 612-624-4144
Fax: 612-626-7599
E-mail: polisci@umn.edu

Chair: Raymond D. Duvall

Department of Political Science

News & Research Highlights

  • We are very happy to welcome Joan Tronto to our faculty!

    We are pleased to announce that Joan Tronto is joining our faculty as Professor of Political Theory in the fall, 2009. Professor Tronto's membership on faculty will, in itself, greatly strengthen the field of political theory at Minnesota, as her work on the politics and ethics of care is agenda-setting, as are her contributions to feminist political theory. Moreover, she will help lead a rebuilding of that field to return Minnesota to a position of its traditionally high professional standing.

    June 22nd, 2009
  • Congratulations!

    John Freeman has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS). This is a very significant
    achievement and honor. Hearty and heartfelt congratulations to John!

    June 7th, 2009

About Our Department

For years the Department of Political Science has maintained an ambitious set of goals—from excellence in graduate education to the conduct of leading social science research. To some people, Minnesota is synonymous with fields like political psychology and constructivist international relations (the "Minnesota School"). In addition, we now house impressive groups of faculty breaking new ground in the study of democratization, social policymaking, and much more. One thing is certain, we are well equipped to help lead the discipline in training political scientists and answering the toughest questions about political and social realities. For more information, please review our magazine (PDF).