The Political Science department at Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO offers a comprehensive exploration of politics, delving into systems, behavior, and the ideas shaping governance. Providing a deep understanding of political life, the curriculum balances broad foundational knowledge with opportunities for specialization. The program cultivates critical thinking, analytical skills, and a nuanced perspective, preparing graduates for active, informed participation in democratic society and the global world. Students can earn BA or BS degrees with various specializations, minors, and certificates, and explore accelerated graduate pathways. Faculty research spans key areas like American politics, international relations, and public administration, enhancing the learning environment. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse careers in government, law, international affairs, and the non-profit sector, supported by robust career development and internship opportunities.
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Missouri State University (MSU or MO State), formerly Southwest Missouri State University, is a public university in Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, it is the state's second largest university by enrollment, with an enrollment of 23,307 at its main campus in the fall semester of 2022. The school also operates a campus in West Plains, Missouri offering associate degrees, which had an enrollment of 1,744 in the fall semester of 2022. A bachelor's degree in business is offered at Liaoning Normal University in China. The university also operates a fruit research station in Mountain Grove, Missouri and a Department of Defense and Strategic Studies program in Fairfax, Virginia.