Political Science Minor

Why Consider a Political Science Minor?

Many others who are not majors take political science courses as an essential part of their liberal arts education. Further, students with a Political Science Major or Minor can go on to law school, graduate school in international business, international relations, public policy and teaching. In sum, political science complements a number of other majors across the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and professional degrees, and can enrich inquiry into the problems of sustainability, cultural diversity, and internationalization.

Student Resources

Department website: Political Science

Contact information:

• Administrative Services Manager: Erica Steele, Arntzen Hall 415, 360-650-2505, Erica.Steele@wwu.edu
• Program Coordinator: Jessie Tanksley, Arntzen Hall 415, 360-650-3469, politicalscience@wwu.edu

Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

Career Services Center: Connect major to a career

Sample careers: The Political Science minor can complement other areas of study and prepare you for a host of careers, both domestic and international such as NGOs, government agencies, and business

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Instructions and forms to declare the Major/Minor can be found at the department’s declaring the major or minor webpage. Students are welcome to contact the department for assistance.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.