Since its establishment in the 1940s, the Department of Political Science has been recognized as a provider of outstanding programs in the fields of international relations, political theory, comparative studies, and Asian politics. The department also houses specialty programs for Futures Studies and Indigenous Politics. Student-centered classes are focused on broad yet comprehensive discussions that catalyze critical thinking, and promote effective communication.
Office: Saunders Hall 640
Tel: (808) 956-8357
Fax: (808) 956-6877
Website: politicalscience.manoa.hawaii.edu
Download: Faculty CVs
Students in the Department of Political Science investigate a broad range of topics, from political theory to indigenous politics. Students are encouraged to broaden their perspectives by taking courses in other departments and through the many interdisciplinary programs associated with the UH Mānoa, such as Asian Studies and the Center for Pacific Islands Studies. As many students are also Honors students, a new Political Science Honors Track for undergraduate students is planned for Fall 2014.
Major Academic Areas
Alternative Futures, Comparative Politics, Indigenous Politics, International Relations, Law and Politics, Political Theory, Public Policy
Specialties
The Hawaii Research Center for Futures Studies offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to reconceptualize and invent the future.
Indigenous Politics facilitates inquiry on a variety of issues including histories of interaction between Indigenous and settler peoples.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Minor in Political Science, Bachelors to Masters (BAM), Master of Arts (MA), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Title: Associate Professor
Office: Saunders 612
Phone: 956-8494
Email: pflowers@hawaii.edu
Title: Professor
Office: Saunders 632B
Phone: 956-8563
Email: hiller@hawaii.edu
Title: Professor - Chair
Office: Saunders 634A
Phone: 956-8928
Email: goodyear@hawaii.edu
Title: Associate Professor - Graduate Chair
Office: Saunders 617A
Phone: 956-8743
Email: jairusg@hawaii.edu
Title: Associate Professor
Office: Saunders 640
Phone: 956-8357
Email: nsgrove@hawaii.edu
Title: Professor - currently serving as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, OVPAA
Office: Sinclair Annex 1, Room 5
Email: halbert@hawaii.edu
Title: Associate Professor
Office: Saunders 615
Phone: 956-7512
Email: heyer@hawaii.edu
Title: Associate Professor
Office: Saunders 610
Phone: 956-8630
Email: ehito@hawaii.edu
Title: Assistant Professor
Office: Saunders 634B
Phone: 808-956-8171
Email: osorio2@Hawaii.edu
Title: Professor - Undergraduate Chair
Office: Saunders 619
Phone: 956-8929
Email: nevzat@hawaii.edu
Title: Associate Professor
Office: Saunders 618
Phone: 956-8195
Email: cstephen@hawaii.edu
Title: Associate Professor
Office: Saunders 611
Phone: 956-8362
Email: myang4@hawaii.edu
Title: Secretary
Office: Saunders 640
Phone: 956-3689
Email: lonizuka@hawaii.edu