Department Mission
The mission of the Department of Political Science at Lehigh University is to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a sophisticated understanding of the political world that they inhabit through interactive instruction. Accordingly, students are introduced to a plethora of theories, information about political processes and institutions, as well as essential historical context so that all majors will not only enhance their comprehension of the discipline, but also transition to becoming engaged and participatory citizens in a democratic republic. To assist in the process of creating and disseminating knowledge to the academy, society, and to the University community, faculty colleagues are committed to producing ongoing scholarship in their respective subfields as well as providing service to the University, discipline, and greater community.