Dr. Marissa Mancini
Professor of Political Science; Chair of the Department of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 257
- mmancini
@university.alkimi.ai
Additional Undergraduate Majors • BA Degree
Political Science (BA)
The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science studies government institutions, public policy, and international relations for careers in public service, law, and research.
Curriculum Structure
Program Overview & Learning Outcomes
The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science studies government institutions, public policy, and international relations for careers in public service, law, and research.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the baccalaureate curriculum, graduates will:
- Analyze governmental structures, constitutional principles, and political behavior within the American political system.
- Compare diverse political systems, regimes, and institutional designs across global regions and historical eras.
- Evaluate major theoretical paradigms in international relations and political philosophy, from classical antiquity to contemporary thought.
- Design and execute empirical political science research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including statistical inference.
Prerequisite Progression Chain
Foundations and Research: POSC 101 + STAT 205 → POSC 250 → POSC 490.
International and Comparative: POSC 105 → POSC 210.
Political Theory: POSC 101 → POSC 220.
Undergraduate Catalog
39 Major Credits
Total degree requirement: 120 credits including Alkimi Core and electives.
Academic Department
Advising questions: Academic Advising Center
- Location
- Lovell Hall 101
- Phone
- (555) 555-0158
Required Coursework
Major Requirements (39 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisites & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| POSC 101 | American National Government | 3 cr | None |
| POSC 105 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 cr | None |
| POSC 210 | International Relations | 3 cr | POSC 101 or POSC 105 |
| POSC 220 | Political Theory: Ancient to Modern | 3 cr | POSC 101 or POSC 105 |
| POSC 250 | Political Science Research Methods | 3 cr | POSC 101, STAT 205 |
| STAT 205 | Statistics for Behavioral & Life Sciences | 3 cr | MATH 105 or higher |
| POSC 490 | Senior Seminar Capstone in Political Science | 3 cr | POSC 250, senior standing |
| POSC Electives | Six 300/400-Level Political Science Electives | 18 cr | POSC 101 or POSC 105 |
Sample Degree Roadmap
Four-Year Graduation Plan (120 Credits)
A representative semester-by-semester sequence fulfilling the Alkimi Core (40 credits), major requirements (39 credits), and elective coursework.
Year 1 Fall Term
Semester 1
POSC 101 (3), FYS 101 (3), ENGL 101 (3), Core Science w/Lab (4), Elective (3) = 16 cr
Total: 16 cr
Year 1 Spring Term
Semester 2
POSC 105 (3), STAT 205 (3), ENGL 102 (3), Core Science w/Lab (4), Core Arts (3) = 16 cr
Total: 16 cr
Year 2 Fall Term
Semester 3
POSC 210 (3), POSC 220 (3), Core Social Science (3), Core Humanities (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 2 Spring Term
Semester 4
POSC 250 (3), Core Humanities (3), Elective (3), Elective (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 3 Fall Term
Semester 5
POSC Elective 1 (3), POSC Elective 2 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 3 Spring Term
Semester 6
POSC Elective 3 (3), POSC Elective 4 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 4 Fall Term
Semester 7
POSC Elective 5 (3), POSC Elective 6 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 4 Spring Term
Semester 8
POSC 490 (3), CORE 400 (2), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3), Elective (2) = 13 cr
Total: 13 cr
Instruction & Mentorship
Department Faculty
Learn alongside distinguished scholars, active researchers, and dedicated classroom mentors.
Dr. Douglas Hartmann
Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 307
- dhartmann
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Darnell Hayes
Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 273
- dhayes
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Martha Hoffmann
Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 267
- mhoffmann
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Kaveh Rahimi
Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 275
- krahimi
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Francesca Shapiro
Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 309
- fshapiro
@university.alkimi.ai
Prof. Rebecca Stroud
Professor of Political Science; President of the Faculty Senate (2026–27)
- Office
- Lovell Hall 260
- Phone
- (555) 555-0168
- rstroud
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Vandana Desai
Associate Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 259
- vdesai
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Deborah Evans
Associate Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 262
- devans
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Amanda Kendall
Associate Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 303
- akendall
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Hung Le
Associate Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 261
- hle
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Quentin Washington
Associate Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 263
- qwashington
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Omar Farouk
Assistant Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 266
- ofarouk
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Siobhan Gallo
Assistant Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 271
- sgallo
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Benjamin Granger
Assistant Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 265
- bgranger
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Joy Bancroft
Teaching Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 277
- jbancroft
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Kathleen Delaney
Associate Teaching Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 269
- kdelaney
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Jin Song
Assistant Teaching Professor of Political Science
- Office
- Lovell Hall 301
- jin.song
@university.alkimi.ai