Active citizenship is the foundation of the Political Science program at UWS.We offer courses that are designed to not only create informed students, but also students who can study the roots of problems, formulate creative solutions to existing local, state, national and international problems, and develop advocacy strategies that ultimately address and solve these problems once and for all.We are committed to your education not only in the classroom, but also by facilitating various activities such as internships, student activities such as Model United Nations, and through various student organizations such as International Peace Studies Association and Political Science Association.

A liberal arts education prepares you for life, not just a job.  A degree in Political Science offers the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of citizenship as well as valuable preparation for a variety of careers including employment in city, state or national government; non-governmental, non-profit organizations, media and advocacy groups; the law; teaching; campaign consultation; law enforcement; research analyst or journalism. Concentrations in American Politics, International Peace Studies and Political Theory, as well as Broad Field Social Studies in Political Science offers students a multitude of ways to pursue their interest in politics as well as a number of diverse career options.For further information contact Dr. Khalil Dokanchi

Daniela Mansbach is a professor of Political Theory.Her scholarly interests include Feminist Theory and Critical Theory. She is currently working on projects that examine maternal forms of resistance and the way they are shaped by postmodern forms of power and surveillance. Dr. Mansbach received her Bachelor and Master degree from Israel, and her Ph.D. from The New School for Social Research in NY.

Dr. Mansbach teaches courses in Political Theory, Feminist Theory, Theories of Human Rights, Theories of Justice, Power and Resistance and American Conservative Thought.

Alisa Von Hagel is an assistant professor of American Government. Her scholarly interests include Women and Politics, Political Behavior and Biomedical Policy.She is currently working on projects that examine gender difference in legislative behaviors and the impact of these differences on social location within political institutions.Dr. Von Hagel received her Masters degree from Loyola University Chicago and her Ph.D. from Northern Illinois University.

Dr. Von Hagel teaches courses in American National Government, Women and Politics, Campaigns and Elections, and Biotechnology Policy and Ethics.

Khalil Dokhanchi, aka Haji, is a professor of Political Science.  He earned his PhD from State University of New York and began teaching at UW-Superior in 1992.  After teaching general international politics courses for a number of years, he developed the Peace Studies track.  The major objective of the track was to focus more on the issues of war and peace and how our students can become agents of change for a more humane world.  Haji teaches a number of courses including Paths to Peace, Theories of War and Peace, Human Rights, International Law and War and Peace, and co-teaches Seminar in Peace-Building.  Along with Karl Bahm (History) and Judy Dwyer (retired, Social Work), he developed the War and Peace in Bosnia Study Abroad Program, which takes students to Bosnia during the month of May every other year.  His research interests include reconciliation in post-conflict societies, human rights, and American foreign policy towards the Middle East.