JMU Political Science: Engaged in Public Service
This year's #JMUGivingDay is on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. We are promoting the Washington Semester need-based scholarship program, the department's overall annual fund account, and the EU Policy Studies graduate program fund.
For more on JMU Giving Day 2022, see: https://www.jmu.edu/polisci/giving-day-2022.shtml
Engaged in Public Service
The Political Science Department seeks to improve the quality of public policy and civic life in the United States and abroad by teaching students to think analytically and critically, conducting meaningful research, and collaborating with people in and beyond our JMU and local communities. We are committed to an inclusive learning and working environment that celebrates diversity. We affirm the lives and experiences of historically excluded people and aim to cultivate a welcoming and participatory departmental culture where all can flourish.
For guidance in choosing a major in Political Science (POSC), in Public Administration, or in International Affairs (INTA), click on the For Prospective Majors link on the Undergraduate Programs portion of the menu.
Click below to hear three alumni reflect on the value of their experiences as majors in our department as they prepared for their careers in public service:
- Kirk Cox, former Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
- Class of 1979 political science major
- Class of 1979 political science major
- Jamie Jones Miller, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
- Class of 1999 international affairs major
- Class of 1999 international affairs major
- Levar Stoney, Mayor of Richmond, Virginia
- Class of 2004 public administration and political science double major
You can check the NEWS feed below for stories on the JMU website related to our students, alumni, faculty, & staff.
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Nov 24
Letter from the Director
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Nov 23
COVID-19 Update from Florence
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Nov 23
Living Life to My Utmost Potential
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Nov 23
EUPS Students Learn How to Shine
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Nov 23
Benvenuto, Dr. Gianni Del Panta!
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Nov 23
Be Curious. Be Present.
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Oct 28
'Ms. Madison' goes to Richmond
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Jun 23
Professor, students launch interactive map visualizing civilian death toll in Yemen
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May 20
Letter from the Director
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May 20
An Alumna at the Helm of a New Transatlantic Initiative

