Department of Political Science

Academic

We prepare students for career success, leadership and social responsibility through the study of the fundamental values, interests, processes, tools and actors that play a role in making decisions.

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Department of Political Science

About our program

Politics is essential to the human condition. It is expressed in patterns of influence among individuals, in the actions of states in world affairs, and in collective efforts to achieve our most noble goals. The political science curriculum links moral issues to empirical analysis of political life and explores the realities of political behavior at local, state, national, and international levels. A political science major helps students prepare for careers in government, social and political organizations, international relations, business, and education, and for graduate study or law school.

BA and Minor, Political Science

Details about our degrees and information about internship and career opportunities.

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Internships

Among the opportunities open to you is the Washington State Legislative Intern Program, which brings more than 70 college students to Olympia for a one-of-a-kind educational and professional opportunity.

Career Paths

Your degree in Political Science opens the door to many fields, including government, community organizations, journalism, law and more. See the course catalog descriptions for the BA in Political Science, BA with a Specialization in Legal Studies, or the minor here.

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