Political Science
Disciplinary Major or Minor (Bachelor of Arts)
Professors - Michael E. Kraft, Denise L. Scheberle
Associate Professors - Francis J. Carleton, Mark Everingham (chair), Scott R. Furlong
Web site: http://www.uwgb.edu/polsci/
Political science is concerned with the systematic study of political behavior, governmental institutions and policy-making processes, public policies and their implementation, and political values in local, state, national, cross-national and international settings.
The program acquaints students with the structure and operation of political systems; the cultural, social, economic, and ideological context of these systems; the major philosophical questions and relevance to understanding modern political phenomena; and the major methods of inquiry and analysis used in the contemporary study of politics, government and public policy.
Political science is a major often chosen by students intending careers in law. The field of study is also useful for students planning careers in journalism, planning, education, business, foreign service, politics, and public service positions with private and public agencies at the local, state, regional, and federal levels.
Political science majors have entered graduate study in political science, public administration, education, and related fields. Students seeking teacher preparation should consult early with advisers in political science and education.
Majors in political science must choose an interdisciplinary minor. Because political science is a discipline with applications in many fields of endeavor, there are many appropriate choices, depending upon a student's individual interests. The most commonly chosen minors are public administration, urban and regional studies, environmental policy and planning, social change and development, and business administration.
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