Political Science – Academics

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.

I’m also a minor!

Four-year degree plan

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credits required for the Political Science major

students enrolled in the Political Science program

students per class on average in the Political Science program

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

CRAIG ASBERRY

NTT Instructor, Politics, Policy, and Administration
asberryc@wou.edu

EARLENE CAMARILLO

Social Science Division Chair, Politics, Policy, and Administration
camarilloe@wou.edu

ELIOT DICKINSON

Professor, Politics, Policy, and Administration
dickinse@wou.edu

ROBERT FORBIS

NTT Assistant Professor, Politics, Policy, and Administration
forbisr@wou.edu

MARY PETTENGER

Professor, Politics, Policy, and Administration
pettengm@wou.edu

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