The Department of "Philosophy and political science" of Taraz regional university named after M. H. Dulati is one of the most advanced public departments with a deep history.   In 1998, after the university was transformed into a single educational institution of higher education (Technological Institute), higher education institution (Hydro-reclamation Institute) and higher education institution (Pedagogical Institute) and became Taraz State University named after M. H. Dulati, the Departments of "Philosophy" (headed by Associate Professor R. E. Zhunsheev) and "Cultural Studies" (headed by Associate Professor S. A. Omarov) were established.

In the 2003-2004 academic year, Taraz State Pedagogical Institute was separated from Taraz State University, and associate professor Zhanakulov T. zh.was appointed head of the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Studies at the University.

Since September 2013, the name of the department has changed to the Department of Philosophy and political science.

In the 2009-2014 academic year, the department was headed by Associate Professor M. zh.Spanov. 

Since September 1, 2014, the department has been headed by Philos.candidate of Sciences, Associate Professor D. D. Kulbaeva was appointed. 

In 2020, Taraz State University named after M. H. Dulati and the Institute "Ustaz" were united, and the staff of the department was replenished with qualified specialists. Head of the Department Philos.candidate of Sciences, Associate Professor D. D. Kulbaeva was appointed. 

The teaching staff of the Department effectively uses advanced technologies and innovations in the organization of educational, methodological and scientific, educational activities in accordance with modern requirements.   

The department consists of 5 candidates of Sciences (one of them is an academic Professor - T. Zhanakulov), 5 associate professors: Junsheev R. E., Kulbaeva D. D., Nuradin G. B., Gizatullina G. A.,Mamedova P. I., senior teachers: Bayrisov R. U., Imanbayev A. A., Ismailova S. K., Kuandykova E. D., Izteleuov A. A., Aimambetova Sh.G, Tanatarov B. K.,imanbekova G. M., Myrzapayizova G. U., Altynbekova Z. T., Omirzakova D. D., Musabekova G. K., Emenova G. B., Akkulieva A. E.

Teachers who have worked at the Department for more than 30 years: Candidate of philological sciences, professor Zhanakulov T. zh., candidate of philological Sciences, Associate Professors Junsheev R. E., Gizatullina G. A., Kulbaeva D. D., senior teachers: Imanbayev A. A., Bayrisov R. U., Ismailova S. K., Aimambetova Sh.G., Izteleuov A. A.,Kuandykova E. D., Tanatarov B. K.

The department conducts classes in 3 disciplines: "philosophy", ASB2 ("Political Science", "Cultural Studies"), "History and philosophy of Science".

According to the methodological work of the Department, 2020-2025 of the University. the work planned in the development strategy is being put into practice. He was awarded diplomas for the 1st place in the nomination "teaching staff of pedagogical specialties of Universities conducting teaching in the pedagogical direction" of the regional stage of the Republican competition "panorama of pedagogical ideas" among universities for methodological innovations and for the 3rd place in the nomination "teaching staff of pedagogical specialties of Universities conducting teaching in the pedagogical direction" of the Republican competition "panorama of pedagogical ideas".

In terms of educational technology, teachers of the department conduct classes using active teaching methods using modern teaching technologies.

The teaching staff of the Department" philosophy and political science "is engaged in active research work in the relevant areas of Modern Philosophy, Political Science, cultural studies, religious studies in accordance with the research plan of the University, which is reflected in research in the field of social and humanitarian disciplines and approved the main directions of the scientific programs of the Department.

 Teachers of the department and students of 1,2 courses take an active part in the research work. In order to attract students to scientific work and increase their interest in science, the Department has a scientific and educational circle of students "logos

Under the guidance of teachers, students collect material on the topics of complex and urgent problems of our time in philosophical, cultural, spiritual, moral, religious, political,legal, social, etc., participate in conferences at the University, regional, national and international levels, make Scientific Reports and justify their proposals from a scientific point of view. 

 The staff of the department has achieved a lot of success as an organizer of educational events at the University, regional and city levels. Articles of teachers promoting youth morality, spirituality, morality are published in the publications "University tynysy", "Akzhol", "Znamya Truda", "Arai". Also, in order to correctly form the religious worldview of students and protect young people from the influence of religious and radical movements, the staff of the department conducts round tables, discussions, interviews in student dormitories.