Welcome to the Department of Political Science at Western Kentucky University:

"Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve"

Great Opportunities Await You in the WKU Department of Political Science!

The Political Science Department graduates the third highest number of political science/government majors in the state, and is listed in the top twenty of all WKU majors. Political Science majors are some of the brightest and most dynamic students on campus. They gain experience in the international arena through their participation in the model U.N. conferences and study abroad, are active in mock trial national competitions and intern for congressional members both at the state and national levels.

The Department strives to prepare our students for graduate and professional schools and the job market.

What is Political Science?
The discipline of political science focuses on power and the allocation of resources. It looks at political institutions, behavior, public policy, public administration and international relations. Our department offers numerous subfields for the student to specialize, such as, public law, international and comparative politics and public administration. It also provides for a flexible "design your own program" with the consultation of a faculty member.

What can I do with a Political Science degree?
A bachelor's degree in political science can lead to exciting careers in federal, state and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; precollegiate education; electoral politics; research and university and college teaching.

Political science majors gain analytical skills, administrative competence and communication abilities that are valued in a wide spectrum of potential career areas. Click here for a non-exclusive list of careers for political science majors.