Sociology and Political Science
Political Science Opportunities and Resources
Find information about academic conferences, national organizations for undergraduate students, help with applying to graduate school, as well as other professional and academic resources in political science.
- Professional Conferences and Undergraduate Symposium
Professional Conferences
American Political Science Association Annual Conference
Midwest Political Science Association Annual Conference
Southern Political Science Association Annual Conference
Southwestern Social Science Annual Conference
International Studies Association (South) Annual Conference
Undergraduate Symposium
Pi Sigma Alpha National Student Research Conference
- Political Science Associations with Student Memberships
- Graduate Programs in Political Science
Tennessee
University of Tennessee (Knoxville)
MA; MS; PhD
Vanderbilt
MA; MS; PhD
Middle Tennessee State University
MA in International Affairs
University of Memphis
MA; MA/JD
Alabama
University of Alabama
MA; MPA; PhD
Auburn
MA; MPA; PhD
Community planning, public administration, public policy
Troy
M.S. - International Relations
Arkansas
University of Arkansas (Fayetteville)
MA; MA/JD, PhD
Arkansas State University
MA
Georgia
University of Georgia
MA; MPA; PhD
Georgia Tech
MA; MS; PhD
Georgia State University
MA; MS; PhD
Emory
PhD
Kentucky
University of Kentucky
MA; PhD
University of Louisville
MA
Mississippi
University of Mississippi
MA; PhD
Mississippi State
MA
Southern Mississippi
MA – International Affairs
Jackson State
MA
Missouri
University of Missouri (Columbus)
MA; MS; PhD
Missouri State
MA – Global Studies
University of Missouri (Kansas City)
MA; MA/JD
University of Missouri (St. Louis)
MA; PhD
Washington University (St. Louis)
PhD
St. Louis University
MA; MA/JD; PhD
North Carolina
University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill)
MA; MS; PhD
Duke
PhD
North Carolina State University
MPA; PhD – Public Administration
Appalachian State University
MA
Virginia
University of Virginia
MA; PhD
Virginia Tech
MA
George Mason
MA; PhD
- Resources
House of Representatives, Library of Congress, United States Code
THOMAS - Legislative Information
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
U.T. Library's Guide to Political Science
Library of Congress/Historical Documents
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The Constitution of the United States
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The Declaration of Independence
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The Bill of Rights
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Careers in Political Science
Political Science Careers
Political Science careers include: Elected Official; Congressional Aid; Research Analyst; Attorney; Professor; Political Speech Writer; Lobbyist; Campaign Coordinator; Diplomatic Service; Communications Director; Labor Relation Specialist; Polling Analyst; International Affairs Analyst; Municipal Administrator; Foreign Service Officer; Urban Policy Planner; Housing Official; Political Analysis; Public Relations Professional;; Paralegal Investigator]; Teacher; Legal Assistant; PAC manager; Strategic Planning Consultant; Political Commentator, and many more!
