Political Science
Political science includes the study of individual and group political behavior, governing institutions and public policy. It uses a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to study issues at the local, national and global levels. Few aspects of life are unaffected by politics; therefore, political science is an effective means for a broad preparation for life.
Why study political science?
- Are you interested in domestic or international political issues, such as healthcare, justice, security, peace, minority rights, privacy or the environment? If you want to explore the complexities of these issues, various strategies for influencing them and how to develop a career in dealing with them, then political science is an ideal major for you.
- Develop skills in analysis, written and oral communication, critical thinking and the art of persuasion.
- Learn the importance of tolerance within democratic life.
- Modern times require flexibility. Political science training provides the type of preparation that supports the ability to change careers.
- Develop the capacity for effective participation in community activities from political campaigns to schools to county, city government, or non-government organizations. Much of this is voluntary activity, but it may also offer full- or part-time employment opportunities.
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Career options
Political science majors qualify for many different careers in areas including business, law, state, local and federal government, journalism, international organizations and finance, political campaigns, interests groups and associations, and education. Below are just a few examples:
- Political lobbyist
- Legislative aide
- Public sector administrator
- Personnel manager
- Journalist/reporter
- Public relations executive
- Information scientist
- Secondary teacher or college professor
Undergraduate programs
The UW-Eau Claire department of political science offers:
Major/Minors
- Political Science – liberal arts
- Political Science – teaching
Comprehensive Major* (requires no minor)
- Legal Studies
- World Politics
Pre-Law program (see separate Fact Sheet)
*Students interested in pre-law should consider the legal studies track while students concerned with foreign cultures and world politics should opt for the world studies track.
High school preparation
- Additional experience in writing is helpful.
- All students who enroll at UW-Eau Claire are required to have a minimum of 17 college preparatory units including:
– 4 years of English (at least 3 composition and literature)
– 2 years of a single foreign language
– 3 years of math (algebra, geometry, 1 advanced college preparatory math)
– 3 years of natural science
– 3 years of social science (1 must be world or American history)
– 2 additional units in the areas already mentioned or other academic areas
Freshman course work (sample first year)
Fall Semester
- Pols 110, American National Politics, 3 credits
- Engl 110, Introduction to College Writing, 5 credits
- Pols 122, Introduction to World Politics, 3 credits
- Natural Science General Education Course, 3 credits
- Physical Education/Wellness, 1 credit
Spring Semester
- Social Science General Education Elective, 3 credits
- Math Competency, 4 credits
- Humanities General Education Course, 6 credits
- Communications General Education Elective, 3 credits
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