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Skip to main content Global Menu Search AcademicsAdmissionsFinancial AidStudent LifeAthleticsResearchGive AboutA–ZContactFind PeoplegoWMUVisit Secondary menuAbout A–Z Contact Find People goWMU Visit Search Main menuAcademics Admissions Financial Aid Student Life Athletics Research Give Academics Section Menu HomeUndergraduate Graduate Contact Us Academics Political Science Department of Political Science Western Michigan University offers a standard major and minor in political science as well as concentrations in American public policy, public law and international and comparative politics. These majors may appeal to you if you have a career interest in politics and government, business, education or law. Beyond the classroom As a political science student at WMU, you will have the opportunity to participate regularly in special programs and student organizations such as Mock Trial, the Pre-Law Society, College Republicans and College Democrats. WMU’s Institute of Government and Politics plans lectures and events that may also be of interest to you.You are urged to gain valuable, hands-on experience by interning in an office where people practice politics, policymaking, law or international development. Opportunities are available in southwest Michigan, Lansing, Washington, D.C., and even internationally. The Capital Intern Program provides transportation for selected students to work in Lansing during the spring semester. After you graduate Recent WMU graduates with degrees in political science are working as:PoliticiansTeachers and professorsLawyersLegislative aidesLegislative correspondentsPresidents, vice presidents and directorsAmbassadorsResearchersAmong the organizations they work for are:Law firmsLocal, state and federal governmentGovernment agenciesEnvironmental groupsNonprofit organizationsSchools, colleges and universitiesHospitals and health care systemsPrivate corporationsSome students continue their education in graduate or professional schools, earning advanced degrees in political science, policy analysis, public administration, law or business. WMU offers an M.A. and Ph.D. in political science as well as a master’s degree in international development administration through the Department of Political Science. We also offer an MPA through the School of Public Affairs and Administration and an MBA through the Haworth College of Business. Career Outcomes Where is this program offered? Kalamazoo Other programs of interest Criminal Justice Studies Economics Economics in Business English: Literature and Language Global and International Studies History Digital Media and Journalism Bachelor&＃039;s in Leadership and Business Strategy Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication Philosophy Pre-Law Public History Strategic Communication HomeUndergraduate Graduate Contact Us Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo MI 49008-5200 USA(269) 387-1000 Academic colleges Apply to WMU Join our mailing list Visit campus Audiences Alumni and Donors Businesses Veterans Locations Kalamazoo Regional Locations Online Education Stryker School of Medicine Services Accessibility Campus Safety Information and Resources Human Resources Maps Parking Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo MI 49008-5200 USA(269) 387-1000Contact WMUWMU Notice of Non-DiscriminationLand Acknowledgment Statement© 2024 All rights reserved.