Political Science

Highlights

• Active-learning curriculum includes elaborate policymaking and crisis management simulations 
• Pre-Law Resource Center helps you prepare a path to law school 
• The accomplished WSU Mock Trial team allows you to practice law skills with fictional cases 
• The Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service brings speakers and thought leaders to the Pullman campus
• Participate in undergraduate research guided by renowned faculty  
• Study abroad and other student engagement programs allow you to build your knowledge and gain experience

Specializations

General Political Science offers a varied and flexible program including American politics, comparative and international politics, policy and public administration, and a range of elective courses in political science.  

Global Politics emphasizes comparative and international politics and includes an international experience, which can be fulfilled through study abroad, an international internship, or a minor in a foreign language or global studies.  Pre-Law option prepares you for law school and a variety of legal careers.

Career

With a Political Science degree, you can work in:  

• Government service 
• Public policy and law 
• Politics and campaigning 
• Regional planning 
• Consulting 
• Nonprofit administration 

Transfer Students

WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start and more.  

You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.  

Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly. 

Admission to WSU and admission to your desired major are two separate processes. Contact your academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to your major.   

Scholarships

Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for a major you’re interested in. Use our search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.  

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid. 

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with our WSU student job board, Handshake. You can also check with departments for internships specific to a major. 

Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center.