UMM | Political Science Discipline

For more information on the Political Science discipline, contact Professor Gregory Thorson, Discipline Coordinator.
(320) 589-6208
Office: West Annex #1
gthorson@morris.umn.edu

E-mail page maintainer, Rebecca Webb

E-mail site master, Prof. Seung-Ho Joo

Welcome to the Political Science Discipline!

The presidency, military development, local politics, legislation, world affairs... it's all here in the political science discipline, where students learn how those in power operate, make policy, and manage conflict.

Students majoring in political science may specialize in American politics, international relations, or political theory.

The discipline's faculty includes award-winning educators, campus leaders, and innovative users of educational technology.

Meet the faculty.

students at White House over
winter break

Tales out of school

Sara Kloek and Johanna Farmer took first place in a "UMM on Spring Break" photo contest with this snapshot from an Arabian Desert Extravaganza. The students were attending the First Annual Women as Global Leaders Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. "One of the highlights of the trip," Kloek reported, "was hearing Gro Harlem Bruntland, former prime minister of Norway, speak about the importance of getting women involved in politics. The conference helped me to formulate answers to the 'big questions' we used to discuss in my Women and Politics course."

UMM is a green campus, recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its advancements of sustainable, environmentally friendly initiatives. Much of the credit goes to student activists including members of MPIRG (Minnesota Public Interest Research Group), student government, and residence hall organizations. Their efforts led to the formation of a Green Energy Task Force to review and monitor campus operations with a goal of moving toward a more resource-conscious approach to energy and resource conservation. The task force consisted of a cross section of the campus community with an emphasis on student involvement.