The PSC program has a chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, on campus.

Eligible undergraduates must have earned a least a 3.00 GPA, have taken at least 10 semester hours in political science or public administration, and be in the top third of their class.

Chapter activities typically include both social and substantive events, including student/faculty “brown bag” discussions, candidate debates, and so forth. Many of these activities are open to all PSC students, whether they are members of Pi Sigma Alpha or not.

Model United Nations Club (MUN) gives students the opportunity to participate in a simulation of the United Nations General Assembly and attend the annual National Model United Nations Conference in New York each spring.

Gain an understanding of legal proceedings

Moot Court is held in conjunction with Model Illinois Government and simulates arguments a

Model Illinois Government (MIG) gives students the opportunity to experience the workings of politics and government in Illinois first hand.

Awards for Excellence

Honors and awards are bestowed annually by the School for Politics and International Affairs upon students who perform well in a variety of academic and political pursuits.

Departmental Honors in Political Science

Presented to a B.A. candidate for outstanding scholarly achievement in political science.

Where you receive your degree matters.  The University of Illinois at Springfield is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.  We have received numerous awards for excellence in online education, and we provide our online students with the same dynamic learning experience as our on-campus students.  Students in our online program are taught by the same Political Science Faculty who teach in our on-campus program, and our online students are supported both by faculty advisors and an online c

What You Can Do With This Degree

A degree from the University of Illinois Springfield in political science, public policy or global studies offers students the opportunity to pursue a career in broad range of fields, including: politics and government (both in the US and internationally), law, public policy, advocacy, education, healthcare, non-profit management, social justice, and public relations.

The School of Politics and International Affairs offers students the opportunity to experience a comprehensive curriculum and internship experience, setting you up for future success in international affairs, public policy, practical politics or academia.