College of Letters and Science
4289 Bunche Hall
Box 951472
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1472
Political Science
310-825-4331
Political science investigates the nature, causes, and consequences of politics. The Department of Political Science has gained distinction in political economy, electoral behavior, comparative politics, and political theory. The department is strongly committed to teaching as well as research, with the primary goal of providing the best possible education for students seeking to develop an expertise in the field of political science by instilling skills in research and analytic reasoning.
Political Science courses are organized by number into the categories shown.
| Course Numbers | Category |
|---|---|
| 110–119 | Field I: Political Theory |
| 120–139 | Field II: International Relations |
| 140–149 | Field III: American Politics |
| 150–169 | Field IV: Comparative Politics |
| 170–179 | Field V: Methods and Models |
| 180–187 | Field VI: Race and Ethnic Politics |
| 188–199 | Special Studies |
| 200–209 | Formal Theory and Quantitative Methods |
| 210–219 | Political Theory |
| 220–239 | International Relations |
| 240–259 | Comparative Politics |
| 260–279 | American Politics |
| 280–289 | Race, Ethnicity, and Politics |
| 290–599 | Special Studies |
