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College of Arts & Sciences
Political Science Department
Washington, D.C.Welcome to Political Science

THE POLITICAL SCIENCE FIELD

Political science explores the formal and informal institutions/processes of social regulation. Areas of focus are: analysis of government structures, the decision-making processes, policy content, and philosophical traditions.  Political scientists examine how governments mediate conflict of competing social, economic, and political values. Of interest also are the political and legal relationships among world nations.  

Career Possibilities

The Political Science Discipline

Political scientists examine how governments mediate conflicts of competing social, economic, and political values. Of interest also are the political and legal relationships among world nations.

Representative Lummis Visits Department

Representative Lummis

Students in Jacque Stonum's American & Wyoming Government course were able to speak with Lummis about life, schedules and daily business for a U.S. Representative.

UW Gold Winners

UW Gold Winners

Congratulations to Political Science majors Alex Brink and Megan Degenfelder, 2011 winners of UW Gold distinction! UW Gold replaces traditional homecoming royalty and recognizes success in academic studies, community service and leadership.

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