Dr. Michelle Brophy-Baermann
- Associate Professor
Welcome to the Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
What We Do
The Department of Political Science oversees degree programs in political science, public administration, geography and a certificate program in international nongovernmental organizations.
Contact Information
- politicalsciencedept@ric.edu
- 401-456-8056
- Gaige Hall 240, 431 Library Rd, No. Providence, RI 02911
Program Requirements
| Major/Minor/Program | Requirements | Program Level |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic Information Systems Certificate of Undergraduate Study | Geographic Information Systems CUS Requirements | Undergraduate |
| International Nongovernmental Organizations and Nonprofit Studies Certificate of Undergraduate Study | International Nongovernmental Organizations and Nonprofit Studies CUS Requirements | Undergraduate |
| Political Science Bachelor of Arts | Political Science BA Requirements | Undergraduate |
| Political Science Minor | Political Science Minor Requirements | Undergraduate |
| International NGOs and Nonprofit Studies Minor | International NGOs and Nonprofit Studies Minor Requirements | Undergraduate |
| Public Policy and Administration Bachelor of Arts | Public Policy and Administration BA Requirements | Undergraduate |
| Public Administration Bachelor of Arts to Master of Public Administration | Public Administration BA-to-MPA Requirements | Undergraduate/Graduate |
Course Descriptions
Geography Course Descriptions, International Non-Governmental Organizations Studies Course Descriptions, Political Science Course Descriptions, Public Administration Course Descriptions
How We Market Our Programs
See how we speak to prospective students about the Geographic Information Systems, International Nongovernmental Organizations and Nonprofit Studies, Political Science, and Public Policy and Administration programs.
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Flock Surveillance Student Report
Many dedicated political science students collaborated to create The Human Right to Privacy: Report on Flock Surveillance in Providence, RI. This report was crafted as part of the RIC Flock Service Learning Project in Spring 2026.
Our Faculty
Dr. Seth Dixon
- Associate Professor
Dr. Claus Hofhansel
- Professor Emeritus
Dr. Francis J. Leazes
- Professor Emeritus
Dr. Perri S. Leviss
- Associate Professor
Dr. Robyn M. Linde
- Professor
Dr. Mark T. Motte
- Professor
Dr. Natalie Rogol
- Associate Professor
Dr. Thomas A. Schmeling
- Professor
Dr. Richard R. Weiner
- Professor Emeritus
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