Explore the power relationships, institutional arrangements, social-economic conditions and ideological commitments that shape public policy, political action and public argument in a diverse and globally interdependent society.
Political science is a dynamic field of study that explores dimensions of power and the ways in which governmental systems shape and reflect ideas, norms, institutions, cultures and political behavior.
A commitment to engaged democratic citizenship—locally, nationally, globally—is core to the mission of our program. A majority of students engage in long or short-term study abroad experiences and/or a wide variety of internships—volunteering for political campaigns, interning in legal offices and courts of law or working for nonprofit organizations on issues such as immigration, reproductive rights and educational equality.
The program equips students with research concepts, theories and methods and tangible leadership qualities required for effective engagement in a globalized, interdependent world. All students undertake independent research in close mentoring relationships with program faculty.
Engage with the ideologies, processes and problems that define the political world. Whether your work is on campus or afar — at internships or while studying abroad — we’ll help you find connections between your experiences and your education.
Our faculty are nationally recognized in the discipline of political science, hailing from diverse teaching and research interests with unmatched commitment to professional and college service.
Our classes explore the most critical questions facing the contemporary world through student-focused inquiry.
Muhlenberg political science graduates have gone on to make a difference within a wide variety of careers. Learn about where a Muhlenberg education can take you.
Only 20 students nationwide are invited to be part of the mentorship program each year.
The rally, held the day before Election Day, brought the Democratic nominee for president and thousands of her supporters — including students — to Muhlenberg.
Muhlenberg was recognized for excellence in student voter registration and turnout for the 2022 Midterm Elections.
White, a political science and sustainability studies double major, will spend 10 months teaching English in Mongolia.
The institute ranked in the top 4% of polling organizations nationwide based on quality and accuracy of work.
Greg Lambert ’74 donated a large collection of political memorabilia, including more than 1,200 buttons from the 1940s to 2012, to Muhlenberg.
Brigid Deegan ’19 is promoting smarter surfaces to lower urban temperatures and reduce flooding risks in her role with the National League of Cities.
This hands-on experience allowed students the chance to fight the erosion of academic freedom.
POLITICAL SCIENCE AT MUHLENBERG
“This was always my dream job, to end up at a liberal arts college that really places an emphasis on teaching and small classes and having meaningful interactions between faculty and students.”— Ross Dardani , Associate Professor of Political Science
“We had been working throughout the semester toward this with different things like BergVotes and Berg Democrats and different initiatives. Almost every weekend, we were helping out and volunteering. ”— Kabir Burman '27 , Political Science and Media & Communication Double Major
“I’ve spent time in a lot of different environments professionally. I have experience that I think is valuable to younger employees trying to figure things out”— Reneé Garrick ’12 , Prelaw Political Science Major
“At Muhlenberg, I learned how to consolidate my activism and be a more effective activist.”— Adrian Shanker ’09 , Senior Advisor LGBTQI+ Health Equity for U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Faculty from public health, economics, history, and political science gathered to present information on recent executive actions concerning the World Health Organization and U.S. Agency for International Development and to answer audience questions.
Only 20 students nationwide are invited to be part of the mentorship program each year.
Last semester, Roman Craig ’27 and Alexa Cinelli ’27 researched LGBTQ+ history at the College and created a website to showcase their findings.
The Muhlenberg community demonstrates high levels of political engagement through robust student voter registration and turnout efforts, the work of a nationally recognized polling institute and a series of election-related events that have been happening every presidential and midterm election year since 1992.
