Political Science
Our Mission
The mission of the political science department is to help our students grasp and engage with politics and power at all levels so that they can become critical thinkers and active citizens with the foundation to pursue careers in public life. Our wide course offerings span the range of issues, from classical theory to contemporary policy, and from international organizations to neighborhood grassroots. Through our diverse and challenging curriculum students acquire the research, writing, and reading skills necessary to think and act in the politics that will determine their future course of local, national, and world politics.
Degrees
At Brooklyn College, you’re already in the real world. You’re not sheltered in an insulated ivory tower. You’re engaging with the world, questioning it, and understanding its complexities.”
—Caitlin Connor ’23
Throughout this program, my classmates and I were not only students; we were agent of change. We learned that as scholars of international affairs and global justice, we the have the capacity to shape policies, challenge norms that are otherwise taken for granted, and foster empathy and understanding across borders.”
—Angela Bui ’23, M.A.
News
Mojúbàolú Olúfunké Okome Selected to Council on Foreign Relations Education Ambassador Program
The higher education initiative is dedicated to those championing global affairs in colleges across the country.
Mojúbàolú Olúfunké Okome Receives 2024 LSA Distinguished Scholar Award
Political science professor was recognized for her pioneering work in African studies and advocacy for human rights.
Paisley Currah Sharing His Broad Expertise Widely
Professor named fellow at Institute for Advanced Study and guest speaker for National Human Genome Research Institute.
Contact Information
3413 James Hall
Brooklyn, NY 11210
P: 718.951.5306
F: 718.951.4833
E: politicalscience@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Directions
Immanuel Ness, Professor and Department Chair
P: 718.951.5306
E: Iness@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Kosal Path, Associate Professor and Graduate Deputy
3405 James Hall
Office Hours: Monday 2-5 p.m.
P: 718.951.5000, ext. x1752
F: 718.951.4833
E: kosalpath@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Anna Law, Associate Professor and Undergraduate Deputy
3407 James Hall
P: 718.951.5000, ext. x1741
F: 718.951.4833
E: alaw@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Office Hours
Our main office at 3413 James Hall is open Mondays–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Feel free to stop by for assistance.
For remote help, call us at 718.951.5306, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Staff
Barbara Haugstatter, Administrative Specialist
P: 718.951.5306
E: barbarah@brooklyn.cuny.edu
- Barbara Haugstatter is also available to answer inquiries about the program and assist with registration.
Sibgha Sohaib, College Assistant
P: 718.951.5306
E: Sibgha.Sohaib@brooklyn.cuny.edu