GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Villanova’s Political Science Department was founded in 1963 and currently encompasses a diverse faculty of nineteen members who offer courses in American Government, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Political Philosophy. The faculty are actively involved in a wide range of research communities; they work on key issues that define our public debates; and they are committed to developing their students’ fullest potential.
Villanova University's Political Science Department's mission is to educate students to be informed and engaged citizens, researchers, and professionals; advance knowledge through rigorous scholarship and faculty research; and serve the community by providing expertise and engaging with societal challenges in local, national, and international contexts. Our academic offerings foster excellence in oral and written communication, and social science research methods, and provide the analytical skills needed for professional careers and global engagement. The department aligns with the University's Augustinian Catholic values of truth, unity, and love, promoting scholarly inquiry and intellectual curiosity within a dynamic learning community.
Villanova’s Department of Political Science is committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive departmental community of faculty, staff, and students. We value diversity in our department and in our discipline because it enriches our communities and our work.
COLLEGE GUIDING PRINCIPLES
COLLEGE MISSION
UNITAS: INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
SUSTAINABLITY