POLITICAL SCIENCE

Political science is a dynamic, exciting, and fulfilling career field.  Midwestern State University graduates completing degrees in political science have gone on to distinguished careers in politics, law, business, the military, education, journalism, government, and a variety of other areas which demand professionals with a broad based liberal arts degree. 

Students majoring in political science have a wide variety of courses to choose from in such areas as American politics, international relations, comparative politics, public administration, and political theory.  The department also offers a minor in political science.  For more information of the requirements for a political science minor see the Bachelor of Arts in political science requirements page.

Political science faculty are involved in international, national, state and local political affairs and utilize their experiences in the classroom.  Students are encouraged to become active in politics and often work alongside faculty members in their professional and community activities.

Many students join organizations such as the College Republicans, the University Democrats and the Pre-Law Society where they meet officials from all levels of government.  Contacts made in these activities are often important in careers after graduation. 

Students can earn credit by serving as interns in government offices and by doing research projects in areas of special interest.  Political science students have experienced great success serving as interns in the offices of U.S. Congressmen and state and local officials.  Individual research projects are arranged by a student and a faculty member with expertise in a certain field.

Political science faculty take great pride in the individual attention given to each student.  Each student's degree program is individually developed to insure maximum achievement.  Care is taken to help students with employment after graduation and in going on to graduate school or law school.

A degree in political science opens up a variety of options after graduation and students are trained to work to their maximum potential and to develop the ability to succeed in a constantly changing world.

Numerous scholarships and loans are offered through the Office of Student Financial Aid.  Additional scholarships are available through the Department of Political Science.

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Then the Senator posed for a picture with Associate Professor Ernest Dover, Assistant Professor Sugumaran Naryanan,  and the Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities and Social Science Dean Sam Watson .

The Senator then discussed his previous political career with Associate Professor and Chair Steve Garrison.