School of Politics and International Affairs

Alumni Feature: Dana Goodrum

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Alumni Feature: Dana Goodrum eewest2 Fri, 09/05/2025 - 12:43

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UIS study shows political messages affect refugee policy support

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UIS study shows political messages affect refugee policy support lavela1 Tue, 07/01/2025 - 09:19

UIS student delegation wins top honor at 2025 Model United Nations Conference

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UIS student delegation wins top honor at 2025 Model United Nations Conference bwood8 Tue, 04/22/2025 - 15:35

Staff

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School of Politics and International Affairs

Department Staff

Jillian Briggs

Associate Academic Advisor
217-206-6561
jhelm3@uis.edu
Office: PAC 309
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McKenzie White

Administrative Aide
217-206-8608
mwhit22@uis.edu
Office: PAC 350
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Conor Kelly

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Amy Palo

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Isaac Farhadian

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Public Policy, BA

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Public Policy, BA Migration Mon, 11/25/2024 - 11:04

Prepare for a Career in Public Policy

Prepare for a career in policymaking, analysis, or advocacy with the Public Policy BA at UIS. Our program blends rigorous academic training with real-world experience, equipping you with the skills to draft, analyze, advocate, implement, and evaluate public policy.

Why Choose UIS Public Policy?

Small, interactive classes with expert faculty
Hands-on learning in policy research and advocacy
Focus on health, education, criminal justice, social welfare, environment, and agriculture
Specialize in American Public Policy or Comparative/International Public Policy

Graduate ready to impact policy at the local, state, national, or international level. Start shaping the future today!

Tuition & Aid

UIS is the most affordable option to earning your University of Illinois degree. Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect.

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Value of a UIS Degree

UIS is No. 5 for students graduating with the least amount of debt, Midwest Region (2021).

Top 25 best value school, Midwest Region, and the only public university in Illinois on the list (2022, 2023, 2024).

98% of students receive aid

The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.

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$26,800

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$36,600

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$68,300

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$87,200

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$105,600

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Practical Politics, Graduate Certificate

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Practical Politics, Graduate Certificate Migration Mon, 11/25/2024 - 11:04

This program is being phased down and is no longer accepting applications. Visit our Programs of Study page for information on current programs being offered.

The Graduate Certificate in Practical Politics at the University of Illinois Springfield is designed for individuals already in politics or aiming to enter the field. It enriches students' knowledge and skills through political science principles, focusing on electoral politics, interest group politics, lobbying and policy analysis. This program emphasizes hands-on learning, offering internships with government bodies and related entities to apply classroom theories in real-world political settings. To earn the certificate, students must achieve a grade of B or better in required courses, which include an introduction to politics and seminars on various practical political topics.

Tuition & Aid

UIS is the most affordable option to earning your University of Illinois degree. Earn a world-class education for less than you’d expect.

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Applying for Aid

Value of a UIS Degree

UIS is No. 5 for students graduating with the least amount of debt, Midwest Region (2021).

Top 25 best value school, Midwest Region, and the only public university in Illinois on the list (2022, 2023, 2024).

98% of students receive aid

The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.

< High School

$26,800

High School

$36,600

Bachelor's

$68,300

Master's

$87,200

Doctorate

$105,600

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