Model Illinois Government (MIG) gives students the opportunity to experience the workings of politics and government in Illinois first hand.

Awards for Excellence

Honors and awards are bestowed annually by the School for Politics and International Affairs upon students who perform well in a variety of academic and political pursuits.

Departmental Honors in Political Science

Presented to a B.A. candidate for outstanding scholarly achievement in political science.

Where you receive your degree matters.  The University of Illinois at Springfield is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.  We have received numerous awards for excellence in online education, and we provide our online students with the same dynamic learning experience as our on-campus students.  Students in our online program are taught by the same Political Science Faculty who teach in our on-campus program, and our on

What You Can Do With This Degree

A degree from the University of Illinois Springfield in political science, public policy or global studies offers students the opportunity to pursue a career in broad range of fields, including: politics and government (both in the US and internationally), law, public policy, advocacy, education, healthcare, non-profit management, social justice, and public relations.

The School of Politics and International Affairs offers students the opportunity to experience a comprehensive curriculum and internship experience, setting you up for future success in international affairs, public policy, practical politics or academia.