Political Science

This is guide is an introductory guide to Political Science research and resources..

Location:
Wooten Hall, Rm. 125

Mailing Address:
Department of Political Science
University of North Texas
1155 Union Circle #305340
Denton, TX 76203-5017

Phone:
(940) 565-2276

Fax:
(940) 565-4818

Department Chair:
Dr. Kimi King (Interim Chair)

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Why Major in Political Science at UNT?

"A bachelor's degree in political science can lead to exciting careers in federal, state and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; precollegiate education; electoral politics; research and university and college teaching.

Political science majors gain analytical skills, administrative competence and communication abilities that are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career areas."

Visit the American Political Science Association Jobs page to learn more about careers and potential earnings for political scientists.

UNT Department of Political Science Research

The faculty of the Department of Political Science at the University of North Texas have an outstanding reputation for scholarly research and teaching in a highly-ranked department. Our research productivity is even higher when adjusted for the number of faculty in the department. Locally, we are one of the highest-ranked departments at the University of North Texas. Our award-winning faculty are highly-visible in the profession. Two of our faculty have sat on the Executive Council of the American Political Science Association, and held prominent positions on the Executive Council of the International Studies Association, the Western Political Science Association and other organizations.

UNT Department of Political Science Advising & Student Organizations

For Undergraduate advising questions, please contact Mr. Eddie Meaders.
For Pre-Law advising questions, please contact Dr. Wendy Watson.
For Graduate advising questions, please contact Dr. John Ishiyama.
For Latina/o and Mexican-American Studies information, please contact Dr. Valerie Martinez-Ebers.
For Peace Studies and Castleberry Peace Institute information, please contact Dr. James Meernik.
Pi Sigma Alpha is the National Political Science Honor Society.
UNT Moot Court is an appellate litigation simulation program in which participants argue assigned cases in front of a mock appellate court. Participants receive invaluable experience in legal research, brief writing and, of course, oral argument. For questions, please contact Dr. Kimi King.
Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) is an international legal fraternity, with chapters in most major law schools and alumni chapters across the country. University of North Texas has a pre-law chapter of PAD.