The Department of Political Science is part of the College of Liberal Arts at Texas State University—San Marcos. As a liberal arts discipline, the department is dedicated to developing analytical skills and promoting critical thinking.  Students are encouraged to reflect not simply on their career goals, but also on what type of persons they want to become, and on their rights and duties as citizens.  Our department houses two undergraduate majors, three master's degree programs, and three graduate certificate programs from which students may choose.