Political Science
Students who want to make a career of investigating, addressing and solving political and social problems will find a major in political science equips them for the future. If you think law school might be in your future, this is the ideal bachelor’s degree to earn. It will prepare you by teaching you civil competence along with the opportunity to examine ethical issues, values and the consequences of public policy based on those values.
credits required for the Political Science major
students enrolled in the Political Science program
students per class on average in the Political Science program
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of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU
Sample four-year degree plan
Learning outcomes
- Critically analyze political problems
- Understand the structure and processes of local, state, national and foreign governments
- Develop skills in research, writing, public outreach, advocacy and leadership
Career opportunities
- Foreign service officer
- Policy analyst
- City manager
- Political advocate/lobbyist
- Elected official
- Public reporter
Political Science minor
Get to know all things government by selecting this minor, which goes nicely with WOU’s International Studies major. You’ll also gain a good base of knowledge about public policy and administration, which is great for students who might see a political career in their future.
credits required for the Political Science minor
Faculty
EARLENE CAMARILLO
Associate Professor, Politics, Policy, and Administration
503-838-9350 | camarilloe@wou.edu | BELL 206
ELIOT DICKINSON
Professor, Department Head, Politics, Policy, and Administration
503-838-8835 | dickinse@wou.edu | BELL 221
MARK HENKELS
Professor, Public Policy and Administration, Politics, Policy, and Administration
503-838-8544 | henkelm@wou.edu | BELL 205
CHRIS OWENS
NTT Instructor, Politics, Policy, and Administration
owensc@wou.edu
MARY PETTENGER
Social Science Division Chair / Professor, Politics, Policy, and Administration
503-838-8301 | pettengm@wou.edu | BELL 231A
SEIJI SHIRATORI
NTT Instructor, Politics, Policy, and Administration
shiratoris@wou.edu
KYNZIE SIMS
NTT Assistant Professor, Politics, Policy, and Administration
503-838-8401 | simsk@wou.edu | BELL 238
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