{"id":10291,"date":"2024-08-23T10:12:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T15:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=10291"},"modified":"2024-08-23T10:12:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T15:12:43","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/political-science-department\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Political Science Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major in political science provides students with the tools necessary to engage as citizens in an increasingly global, interdependent, and diverse world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program stresses critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills that are beneficial in any profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WSU Political Science Department offers various major emphases, including public policy, public service, public law, international and political theory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also offer minors in Political Science, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/political-science-department\/programs\/ethnic-studies\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"10308\">Ethnic Studies<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/programs\/latinx-studies\/\" data-type=\"cards\" data-id=\"15196\">Latinx Studies<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students interested in law school can focus on public law and legal studies courses in the American politics category, whereas students seeking careers in development work or foreign service might take courses in comparative politics and international relations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The public service emphasis of the American politics category is ideal for students interested in civic engagement and public policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View the required courses for each program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2926\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Political Science (POLA) &#8211; BA Major<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1815\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Administration (PUBA) &#8211; BS Major<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3123\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ethnic Studies (ETHN) \u2013 Minor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2947\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Political Science (POLS) \u2013 Minor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2929\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Administration (PUBA) \u2013 Minor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View degree planning resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Political-Science-4-Year-Course-Plan-2020.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.winona.edu\/politicalscience\/Media\/Political-Science-4-Year-Course-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Political Science 4-Year Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Public-Administration-4-Year-Course-Map-2018.pdf\">Public Administration 4-Year Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Political-Science-and-Public-Administration-4-Year-Course-Plan-2018.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Political-Science-and-Public-Administration-4-Year-Course-Plan-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Political Science and Public Administration 4-Year Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Political-Science-Public-Law-4-Year-Course-Plan-2018.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Political-Science-Public-Law-4-Year-Course-Plan-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Political Science &#8211; Public Law Concentration 4-Year Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pathway-Major-Map-BA-Political-Science-2019.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Pathway-Major-Map-BA-Political-Science-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Political Science Transfer Pathway Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Political Science Department offers many opportunities for students to learn both in and out of the classroom. We ensure that our students can network and connect with other students and professionals while furthering their own knowledge and passions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"feature-grid feature-grid--light\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/liberal-arts\/political-science-department\/student-resources\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Internships<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Our students have outstanding opportunities, such as internships to gain valuable work experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/clubs\/student-clubs\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Organizations<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Our students can join many student clubs. 3 of which are sponsored by our department. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/study-abroad\/faculty-led\/\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Travel Opportunities<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Our students can gain lifelong insights through faculty-led travel programs. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also have small upper-level classes to encourage more personalized student learning.&nbsp;Our faculty are dedicated, experienced professionals that have student success as their top priority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">General Track<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">International Studies Track<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-3\">Public Administration Track<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">General Track<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>This option provides a broad overview of the following sub-fields:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American politics<\/li>\n<li>Comparative politics<\/li>\n<li>International relations<\/li>\n<li>Political theory<\/li>\n<li>Public law<\/li>\n<li>Public administration<\/li>\n<li>Public policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">International Studies Track<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>This specialized program is excellent preparation for advanced study in International Relations and careers in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>International Law<\/li>\n<li>International Organization<\/li>\n<li>Foreign Service<\/li>\n<li>Journalism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The program may be combined with either a minor or a major in International Business or Economics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Public Administration Track<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><ul>\n<li>Prepares students for an administrative career in public and non-profit agencies<\/li>\n<li>Adheres to guidelines of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)<\/li>\n<li>Serves students seeking employment in traditional fields of public service<\/li>\n<li>Aids students intending to pursue graduate study in Policy Analysis and Program Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the Political Science Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Political Science Department\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Minn\u00e9 120\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5500<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\"><\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Matthew Bosworth\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Professor, Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Minn\u00e9 123<\/p>\n<p>507.457.5009<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:mbosworth@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Matthew Bosworth<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Meghan Guernica\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Office Manager\n       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