Resources & Opportunities in Political Science
What is Political Science?
Political science is the study of governments, public policies and political processes, systems, and political behavior. Political science subfields include political theory, political philosophy, political ideology, political economy, policy studies and analysis, comparative politics, international relations, and a host of related fields. (For a good cross section of the areas of study, see the list of APSA Organized Sections.) Political scientists use both humanistic and scientific perspectives and tools and a variety of methodological approaches to examine the process, systems, and political dynamics of all countries and regions of the world.
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Teaching in Political Science
A key component of APSA's mission is to support political science education and the professional development of its practitioners.
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Political Science Opportunities for the Public
Congressional Briefing: The Midterm Forecasts Are In: The Science of Election Forecasting, Part 2
Washington, DC (October 22, 2014). Like meteorologists who forecast the weather, political scientists forecast elections. Six forecasters share their predictions for the 2014 midterm election. Featuring Alan Abramowitz (Emory University), James Campbell (University at Buffalo, SUNY), Robert Erikson (Columbia University), Michael Lewis-Beck (University of Iowa), John Sides (George Washington University), and Charles Tien (Hunter College & The Graduate Center, CUNY). Moderated by Paul Gronke (Reed College, Appalachian State University, and Co-Editor of PS: Political Science and Politics).
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