Student Opportunities
While at WKU, Political Science students have many oppurtuinies inside and outside the classroom to climb higher. Students in the Political Science Department have ample opportunities to participate in a variety of academic events, including mock trial, model United Nations, and the Center for Local Governments! For other student opportunities, check out the Registered Student Organizations Directory.
Through engaging in trial simulations in competition with teams from other institutions, students develop critical thinking and public speaking skills, as well as a knowledge of legal practices and procedures.
Internships provide students with the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom to a work setting.
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Our programs allow for students to become familiar with the culture, society, politics and economies of other states.
Represent the department at special events.
While at WKU, we encourage our majors to participate in research. WKU offers many grant opportunities. Student should talk with their professors, advisors, or contact the department to learn more.
Philosophy Club meets other philosophy students, share their interests in philosophy, and discuss philosophical issues.
The Master of Public Administration Joint Undergraduate-Master’s Program (JUMP) offers highly qualified and motivated students the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in an accelerated time frame.
Our students have also participated in YMCA Senate and Model United Nations.
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