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A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in political science from Wichita State will equip you with useful knowledge in the study of government, public policies and political behavior. The degree is ideal for double majoring in many areas such as pre-law, business, journalism, philosophy and criminal justice and is excellent preparation for graduate study and a wide range of careers.

Curriculum

To complete the 33-credit-hour political science major, you鈥檒l take 18 credit hours of required courses from American Politics to Political Data Analysis. You鈥檒l also take 15 additional credit hours of political science electives based on your interests and career goals.

Applied Learning

Students in the Bachelor of Arts in political science program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by completing POLS 600.

The department offers the option for majors to graduate with honors in political science if they meet the following requirements:

• obtain a 3.500 average or greater for the five core courses
• take an additional course beyond the introductory one in each of the four sub-fields (American politics, international politics, comparative politics, political theory);
• take an additional 6 credit hours of political science courses beyond the 33 hours required for a major;
• maintain a 3.500 GPA for all political science courses; and
• receive an A or A- for the Senior Seminar capstone course.

Students who would like to be admitted to the honors track should contact the department chair.

Careers

Thanks to WSU鈥檚 extensive network of employer connections, students in every major have opportunities to gain real-world experience helping them build a resume, make professional connections and land their dream jobs.