The Political Science Major

The University of Wisconsin Political Science Department is one of the nation's oldest and highest ranked political science departments in the country. Members of the faculty are leading scholars in their respective fields. Our department is large and intellectually diverse with an atmosphere of tolerance, rigor, and collegiality. Our department also takes pride in its strong teaching reputation; reflecting an ideal balance between excellent research and teaching.

Majors in political science obtain not only an understanding of government, but also develop important skills in critical thinking and analysis. These abilities make them ideal candidates for careers in law, in state, national and international government, business, journalism, and politics.  Majors in political science can study a broad range of subjects in various subfields. Some examples include:

· Political socialization & voting behavior
· International politics & organizations
· Executive politics & legislative behavior
· Courts & the administration of justice
· Political philosophy
· Policy studies
· Comparative government and policy

For more information, see the links to the left.
You can also download a copy (pdf) of our brochure: "Guide to the Political Science Major"

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