Political Science
https://www.uwgb.edu/political-science/
(Bachelor of Arts)
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 who plan to attend law school. It is useful as well for students anticipating careers in journalism, planning, education, business, foreign service, politics, and public service positions with private and public agencies at the local, state, regional, federal, and international levels.
Political Science majors have entered graduate study in political science, public administration, education, and related fields. Many students choose complimentary minors, such as Public Administration, Urban and Regional Studies, Environmental Policy and Planning, Communication, Democracy and Justice Studies, and Business Administration.
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Major
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Supporting Courses | 12-13 | |
Global Politics and Society | ||
American Government and Politics | ||
Introduction to Public Policy | ||
or PUB ADM 215 | Introduction to Public Administration | |
Choose one of the following: | ||
Business Statistics | ||
Introductory Statistics | ||
Social Science Statistics | ||
Upper-Level Courses | 24 | |
Core Courses | ||
Political Theory | ||
or POL SCI 349 | American Political Thought | |
Comparative Politics | ||
or POL SCI 353 | Politics of Developing Areas | |
Choose one of the following: | ||
International Relations | ||
or POL SCI 370 | Foreign and Defense Policies | |
Choose one of the following: | ||
Congress: Politics and Policy | ||
Political Behavior | ||
Constitutional Law | ||
Choose 12 additional credits from the following list, not taken above: | ||
Constitutional Law | ||
Law and Society | ||
Gender and the Law | ||
Environmental Politics and Policy | ||
Environmental Law | ||
Global Environmental Politics and Policy | ||
German Politics and Society | ||
Contemporary Europe | ||
Urban Politics and Policy | ||
The American Presidency | ||
Community Politics | ||
Congress: Politics and Policy | ||
Political Behavior | ||
Political Science Research Lab | ||
American Political Thought | ||
Politics of Developing Areas | ||
International Relations | ||
Immigration and Immigration Policy | ||
Foreign and Defense Policies | ||
State and Local Government | ||
Senior Seminar/Capstone in Political Science | ||
Internship | ||
Independent Study | ||
Travel Course | ||
Regulatory Policy and Administration | ||
Administrative Law | ||
Public Policy Analysis | ||
Total Credits | 36-37 |
Minor
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Supporting Courses | 6 | |
Choose two of the following: | ||
Global Politics and Society | ||
American Government and Politics | ||
Introduction to Public Policy | ||
Introduction to Public Administration | ||
Upper-Level Courses | 12 | |
Choose four of the following: | ||
Constitutional Law | ||
Gender and the Law | ||
Environmental Politics and Policy | ||
Global Environmental Politics and Policy | ||
German Politics and Society | ||
Contemporary Europe | ||
Urban Politics and Policy | ||
The American Presidency | ||
Community Politics | ||
Congress: Politics and Policy | ||
Political Behavior | ||
Political Science Research Lab | ||
Political Theory | ||
American Political Thought | ||
Comparative Politics | ||
Politics of Developing Areas | ||
International Relations | ||
Immigration and Immigration Policy | ||
Foreign and Defense Policies | ||
State and Local Government | ||
Internship | ||
Independent Study | ||
Travel Course | ||
Regulatory Policy and Administration | ||
Administrative Law | ||
Public Policy Analysis | ||
Total Credits | 18 |
Curriculum Guide
The following is only an example of a four-year Political Science degree program and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult a Political Science program advisor to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.
An example: Four year plan for Political Science Major; Minor in Public Administration
120 credits necessary to graduate.
Plan is a representation and categories of classes can be switched. Check with your advisor.
Freshman | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
POL SCI 101 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
First Year Seminar | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
POL SCI 100 | Global Politics and Society | 3 |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Sophomore | ||
Fall | ||
BUSAN 220 |
Business Statistics or Social Science Statistics or Introductory Statistics |
3 |
POL SCI 340 | Political Theory | 3 |
PUB ADM 202 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
POL SCI 351 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
PUB ADM 215 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Junior | ||
Fall | ||
DJS 320 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
POL SCI 318 | Political Behavior | 3 |
PUB ADM 315 | Public and Non-Profit Management | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
POL SCI 316 | Congress: Politics and Policy | 3 |
POL SCI 370 | Foreign and Defense Policies | 3 |
POL SCI Upper Level Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
General Ed | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Senior | ||
Fall | ||
PUB ADM 408 | Public Policy Analysis | 3 |
POL SCI Upper Level Elective (could include one counting toward Public Administration minor) | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
POL SCI Upper Level Elective (could include one counting toward Public Adminstration minor) | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Faculty
Ekaterina M Levintova; Professor; Ph.D., Western Michigan University, chair
Aaron C Weinschenk; Professor; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee*
Alise Coen; Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Delaware
David J Helpap; Associate Professor; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee*
Elizabeth E Wheat; Associate Professor; Ph.D., Western Michigan University*
Nolan Bennett; Assistant Professor; Ph.D., Cornell University
Kaden Paulson-Smith; Assistant Professor; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Madison