UMKC Political Science & Philosophy: cutting-edge analyses & engaging courses. Think. Lead. Learn. We also provide many activities and events for students.
UMKC’s Political Science Department provides students with a vocabulary and a set of tools for analyzing the central questions of power and governance within societies and across the globe. The Department of Political Science offers majors and minors, along with our new International Studies minor, and exciting and dynamic courses to help understand and shape the political world. We have 6 full-ti
08/05/2026
Welcome back, PSP Roos! We are kicking off the hot new semester with ice cold treats! Join us on August 26 for classic ice cream truck treats and tunes from 1-2:30pm in the Cherry Hall 4th Floor Lounge. C'mon out and meet other political science and philosophy majors, minors, and faculty. Learn about department plans and opportunities for the upcoming year.
07/30/2026
In a new piece for the Kansas City Star, UMKC political science professor Greg Vonnahme and UMKC political science undergraduate researchers Sahar Faizan and Sarah Johnson examine the impact of the proposed changes to the Missouri constitutional amendment process. The results might surprise you!
https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/article316688870.html
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We were skeptical about Missouri Amendment 4 claims. Here’s what we found | Opinion Political scientists at UMKC looked at whether a yes vote would affect politics in the state. Their conclusions were surprising. | Opinion
07/16/2026
Hey we get it - between the economy, wars, the job market, politics, etc, life is stressful! Join Professor Bruce Bubacz this fall for Phil 480 to learn the ancient Greek approach to living a well-reasoned life and finding peace in even the most tumultuous of times.
07/16/2026
Did you know that you can earn credit toward your degree while preparing for the LSAT? At UMKC, you can! Pol-Sci 377, offered this fall is a one credit hour college course focused on analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and reading comprehension - the very skills the LSAT is designed to measure.
With Greg Vonnahme, UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences, UMKC Career Services, UMKC Pi Sigma Alpha
Happy Fourth, PSP Roos! Join us this fall for great classes and discussions about American Politics and Philosophy: where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going. Share with us how you are celebrating!
Happy Fourth, PSP Roos! As America hits its 250th birthday, join us this fall for great classes and discussions on American politics and philosophy: where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going. Now share with us- what’s your Fourth of July celebration look like?
06/19/2026
Congrats to the Truman Good Neighbor Award Winners!
05/15/2026
We have so much to celebrate! From our fantastic grads, our amazing faculty and staff, and our incredible students, we had a great 2026! More great news from Roos as we wrap up the school year.
05/15/2026
Celebrating our department graduates and award winners. We are so proud of Roo! UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences
04/23/2026
We were honored to host our amazing UMKC Political Science alums Matt Bingesser of the , Savina Balano of the Clay County Prosecutors Office, and Emily Pedersen of for this year's Political Science and Philosophy Law School Information Roundtable.