Department of Political Science

Former mayor Joe Riley and Citadel cadets in his class toured the International African American Museum currently under construction.

Note: Ragan Freitag Pattison graduated from The Citadel in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She went on to earn a Juris Doctor, Law from Mississippi College

CDSP provides its scholars with targeted mentoring and fellowship advising – learning who they are, what they want to accomplish, and helping them chart a path for getting there.

It’s the most comprehensive conference for the presentation and discussion of scholarly research on the contemporary politics of a specific region.

A look at some of the events happening in and around The Citadel’s campus, including the Symposium on Southern Politics, Corps Day, Recognition Day and more.

Approximately 500 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets (SCCC) are being awarded diplomas on May 4, and are progressing to their next step in life whether it be a career as a military officer; a job as a working professional; attending graduate, medical or law school, or serving in internships.

Cadet Richard “Chad” DeKold, a member of The Citadel Class of 2019, and 2nd Battalion Commander for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, is one of the students selected to receive a prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship.

Many college freshmen find the adjustment from high school a challenge. But Amber Opp wasn’t most college freshmen.

Scholars from around the nation devoted to the politics of the American South will gather in Charleston March 1-2 for The Citadel Symposium on Southern Politics 2018. Hosted on campus by the Department of Political Science, this year’s symposium is the 40th anniversary of the first meeting held in 1978.

Terry Mays served 30 years on active duty and reserve duty for the United States Army. Learn more about Mays’ service and long family history of serving in the armed forces. The Citadel is proud to honor those who have served our country, including the veterans who are now members of our faculty and staff.