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Core Objectives
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As the the leading professional organization for the study of political science, APSA focuses on the following core objectives:

  • Promoting scholarly research and communication, domestically and internationally.

  • Promoting high quality teaching and education about politics and government.

  • Diversifying the profession and representing its diversity.

  • Increasing academic and non-academic opportunities for members.

  • Strengthening the professional environment for political science.

  • Representing the professional interests of political scientists.

  • Defending the legitimacy of scholarly research into politics and government.

  • Recognizing outstanding work in the discipline.

  • Encouraging the application of rigorous ethical and intellectual standards in the profession.

  • Serving the public, including disseminating research and preparing citizens to be effective citizens and political participants.