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Political Science
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Mission: The Political Science Program enables its majors to prove substantially the understanding of themselves and the world. The department seeks to educate students to have knowledge and appreciation of politics, the development of political thought and governance, and the essential knowledge of their chosen fields. It attempts to enable students to live more meaningfully in the world according to their understanding of themselves and others. The department seeks to prepare its graduates for employment and/or advanced study, and to stimulate students in anticipating their future roles as professionals and citizens. Political Science at UW Platteville:
Political science has been one of the basic elements
of traditional liberal arts education and is deemed by many to be
one of the most challenging disciplines. Political scientists are
interested in how governments are structured, how governments make
vital decisions and how they solve societal conflicts.
Political science students acquire skills in such topics as extensive politics and leadership; legislative politics; judicial systems; bureaucracies and administrative procedures; comparative government; international politics; public law; state and local government; ethnic rights and politics; politics and the media; and constitutional law. Along with the institutional approach, students use the decision-making approach and engage in the study of public policy. Students majoring in political science take courses from three sub-fields: American government and politics, comparative government and international relations, public administration and law. Major Requirements:A major in political science requires a minimum
of 36 credits, while a minor requires a minimum of 24 credits. For
majors Introduction to Politics, Introduction to American Government,
Contemporary Political Theory and Scope and Methods of Political
Science are required.
Career Opportunities:Students who major in political science move into
a variety of professional careers upon their graduation. Some seek
a career in the public sector by becoming mid-level administrators
of city, state or federal governments and their affiliated agencies.
Some go on to graduate school for a master's degree program in public
policy and administration, which practically assures challenging
and rewarding positions in management. Others go to law school to
study law, later becoming attorneys. UW PLATTEVILLE's Pre-law concentration
has been commended for its quality and relatively high ratio of
the enrollees admitted to law schools.
Other students successfully develop their careers in the business sector as mid-level managers. Students interested in a business career are advised to take courses in public management, economics, business, and psychology. Foreign service and working for international organizations are yet another career option for political science majors, but, highly competitive. The ability to comprehend the significance of events, the ability to write with clarity and the ability to influence the views and perceptions of others are substantially cultivated and enhanced at UWP through a well-designed program of studying political science and related disciplines. Is Political Science for You?In light of the career options described, UW PLATTEVILLE
especially welcomes those who are highly motivated, aspire for executive
or other leadership positions and earnestly wish to be active in
the field of public service administrative, judicial, legislative
and diplomatic.
High School Preparation:While in high school, these individuals are expected
to become interested in the analysis of social, economic and political
issues faced by their community, state and nation. They should also
make solid efforts to develop skills in the application of basic
mathematics and statistics and gain experience in computer technology.
It is vital for them to strive to upgrade their ability in English,
particularly the written form.
POLITICAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS |
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MAJOR (36 cr.) Required: Choose 24 additional Political Science credits from the following: |
MINOR (24 cr.) PolSc 1130 Intro to Politics ...3
Choose 18 additional Political Science credits from the following: |
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Political Science courses: 1430 Current Issues and Democracy ... 3 |
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