The government department is committed to excellence in teaching and research from a variety of theoretical perspectives within the discipline of political science. Students taking government classes at Lawrence have the opportunity to learn from scholars in the fields of American politics, comparative politics, international politics, political philosophy, and other areas.
Government is one of the most popular majors at Lawrence and also one of the most rigorous and challenging. Its alumni include former members of Congress, prominent political scientists, a lieutenant governor, mayors, journalists, lawyers, and government officials both in the U.S. and internationally.