Analyze the workings of local, national and international politics.
We offer a BA or BS in political science, along with a BA or BS in political science teaching.
Upon graduation, political science and political science teaching majors are prepared for graduate studies or a career in government, law or business. Political science teaching majors can also go on to careers teaching social studies and related subjects in schools.
We offer a political science minor and a political science teaching minor.
Along with an understanding of politics, you'll learn reading comprehension, writing and critical thinking skills to use in your major and/or career. Political science teaching minors can go on to teach social studies and similar topics in schools.
Our international studies minor provides you with a well-rounded understanding of the globalized world.
The minor offers preparation for graduate studies in law and a wide variety of careers, including positions with the Foreign Service and other governmental agencies, international organizations and more.
Since 2007, our public administration minor has prepared graduates to attend some of the best Master of Public Administration programs in the country.
Graduates also go on to careers as police officers, fire fighters, policy analysts, teachers and more.
Our legal studies minor introduces you to the study of law in society from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective.
Graduates often go on to law school, as well as careers in legal practices, politics, government, policing and education
You’ll learn all about political systems and have the opportunity to pursue an internship with the Olene Walker Institute of Politics and Public Service.
In addition, you can represent a country in our Model United Nations team, participate on our Moot Court team and conduct research in the Ogden-Weber region in our community engaged learning courses.
Political Science Mission Statement
