Program Overview
Wichita State University's Bachelor of Arts in Political Science provides a comprehensive understanding of government, public policies, and political behavior. The program includes 33 credit hours, with 18 required courses and 15 electives that can be tailored to individual interests and career goals. Students can also participate in an honors track and have the opportunity to earn scholarships, such as the $32,000 Joan Hargrove Political Science Scholarship. The program prepares graduates for a wide range of careers and provides opportunities for real-world experience through WSU's employer connections.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
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.
Outline:
To complete the 33-credit-hour political science major, you'll take 18 credit hours of required courses from American Politics to Political Data Analysis. You'll also take 15 additional credit hours of political science electives based on your interests and career goals. A departmental honors track is also available for this major.
Careers:
Thanks to WSU's 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.
Other:
Local student awarded $32,000 political science scholarship to WSU. As a political science student, you have the opportunity to earn scholarships. The Political Science Department at Wichita State University has awarded student Daniel Caudill the 2017 Joan Hargrove Political Science Scholarship, a $32,000 award open to incoming freshman who plan to major in political science. The scholarship, gifted by TV producer Dean Hargrove, honors the memory of his mother, who worked for Hugo Wall for many years. WSU's Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs is named in his honor.
