At the CU Denver Political Science Department, faculty are committed to providing their students with opportunities to gain first-hand knowledge through real-world experience. This year, students have had the exciting opportunity to participate directly in a high-profile mayoral campaign! Professor Jim Walsh is an esteemed member of our Political Science...

Winona LaDuke is an internationally renowned indigenous environmental leader and scholar. She is the founder and Executive Director of Honor the Earth, an indigenous-women led organization that has been successful in advancing environmental protection of indigenous peoples’ territories and in incubating grassroots economic self-sufficiency projects on her White Earth Anishinaabe...

The CU Denver chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society and "CU at the Capitol" Legislative Interns present the 2023 Colorado Legislative Roundup: A Bipartisan Discussion of Education Politics and Policies in Colorado! This event features: Catered Reception Presentations by State Legislators and Aides Audience Questions and...

The office of Rep. Brittany Pettersen is excited to offer internship opportunities in our Washington, D.C. and Lakewood, Colorado offices. See below for details on roles and responsibilities and how to apply. Please reach out to our office with any additional questions. Washington, D.C. Deadline to apply for Summer 2023...

Senator Hickenlooper’s office is hiring a full time Denver County Outreach Director position based in our Denver office. We’re looking for someone who is self-driven, strategic, an excellent communicator and who understands the Denver community. We value proactiveness, big-picture thinking, and the ability to collaborate. See more details and application...

Political Science grad student Chantelle Wilkerson has been recognized as one of CU Denver’s Fall 2022 Outstanding Graduate Students! Chantelle Wilkerson (she/her) is a Colorado native who grew up in Morrison, Colorado. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Sustainability from CU Denver in 2015. She...

Praxis, The CU Denver Political Science Department Student Journal, is accepting paper submissions due by December 30, 2022 for the Spring 2023 publication. Applicants with strong papers are encouraged to submit their work for review and potential publication. Experience with publication reflects very positively on job applications and graduate program...

Believe it or not, the Fall 2022 semester is just around the corner, and we have a few courses that still have room left in them. Jump to Graduate Courses Undergraduate Courses – Course Descriptions PSCI 1001: Introduction to Political Science: The Quest for Freedom and Justice (Campus, MW 11:00-12:15pm)...

Steve DelCastillo, PhD, is currently the Director of the Center for New Directions in Politics and Public Policy. He is an economist having received his PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder. His work and research have focused in the areas of labor economics and political economy. His previous work...

The CU Denver Political Science Department is pleased to announce the availability of student scholarships available to undergraduate majors in Political Science at CU Denver. Eligible students must be single parents. Preferred applicants will also be students who have demonstrated exceptional service or leadership in engaging the challenges facing traditionally...