The Catholic University of America

Welcome to the Department of Politics

The Department of Politics at The Catholic University of America provides a unique liberal arts approach to the study of politics while taking advantage of our location in the nation's capital. Our courses examine the historical and theoretical foundations of politics as well as its practical side. Classes are offered in a range of subfields within the study of political science, including American politics, world politics (including international relations and comparative politics), and political theory. In addition, our proximity to Capitol Hill and downtown Washington, D.C. provides students with easy access to events, activities, internships, and other educational and career-related opportunities in politics.

In addition to a bachelor of arts degree, the department offers doctorate and master's degrees in American government, political theory, and world politics. Off-campus M.A. programs are offered on Capitol Hill in Congressional and Presidential Studies and in International Affairs. Qualified students may also complete a joint J.D./M.A. with the Columbus School of Law. Our graduate students have gone on to diverse careers in politics, law, government, public policy and academia.

Department of Politics

Marist Hall, Room 300

Phone: (202) 319-5128

Fax: (202) 319-6289

http://politics.cua.edu

 

 

 

Recent Faculty Publications

 

 

The Speaker of the House:
A Study of Leadership
by Matthew N. Green
 
 
 

The Modern Philosophical
Revolution: The Luminosity
of Existence
by David Walsh
 
 
 

 

Activists, Alliances and Anti-U.S. Base Protests 
by Andrew Yeo
 
 
 
 
Peacebuilding: Catholic Theology, Ethics, and Praxis
by Maryann Cusimano Love

 

Party On!
co-authored by John Kenneth White and Matthew R. Kerbel 

 

 

 

Why NATO Endures
 by Wallace Thies
 
 
 
 

Barack Obama's America:
How New Conceptions of
Race, Family, and Religion
Ended the Reagan Era
 by John Kenneth White

 

 

 Beyond Sovereignty: Issues for a Global Agenda
 edited by Maryann Cusimano Love

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

   Careers in Politics

Our majors have successfully pursued careers after college in a wide variety of fields, ranging from academia to political office.  Notable graduates from our program include Martin O’Malley, Governor of Maryland; Ed Gillespie, former George W. Bush advisor; and Terry McAuliffe, former gubernatorial candidate and head of the Democratic Party.  For more about pursuing a career with a B.A. in politics from CUA, see here.