College of Arts and Sciences

Political Science

Politics permeate every aspect of our life, from local funding for public education to global challenges. Studying political science in the Department of Political Science at Western Michigan University will give you practical knowledge and conceptual tools to pursue careers in law, business, journalism, public service and education.

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Majors

Political Science Major

Political Science: American Public Policy Major

Political Science: International & Comparative Politics Major

Political Science: Public Law Major

Minors

Political Science Minor

Political Science: Social Studies Secondary Education Minor

Master's (Accelerated)

The College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University offers several opportunities for you to get a head start on your graduate degree while enrolled as an undergraduate. Through WMU’s Accelerated Graduate Degree Program, students meeting certain criteria can enroll in up to 12 credit hours of designated 5000- and 6000-level courses for graduate credit. These designated courses may be used in completion of both the bachelor’s and master’s degree.

Master of Arts in Political Science (Accelerated)

Master's

Master of Arts in Political Science

Master of International Development Administration

Graduate Certificate Programs

Climate Change Policy and Management

4+1 Graduate Programs

The College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University offers the opportunity for you to earn a bachelor's degree from one of our partnering institutions and your master's degree from Western Michigan University in only five years.

4+1 Graduate Program with Albion College

4+1 Graduate Program with Aquinas College

4+1 Graduate Program with Kalamazoo College

Doctoral

Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science

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