Why choose Political Science at WSU?

• Excellent placement rate for students applying to graduate schools. WSU political science graduates have been accepted to the best graduate and law schools in the country including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, Chicago, berkeley, Princeton, Georgetown, Notre Dame, Texas, Virginia, Vanderbilt, Utah and Brigham Young University.
  
  
• Student internships in Washington, D.C., and the Utah State Legislature.
  
  
• Recognized, influential faculty have an exceptional record in undergraduate teaching. One of our faculty has been named the Carnegie Foundation teacher of the year from Utah, and has twice been named outstanding teacher by the American Political Science Association. Two members of our faculty have been honored as the outstanding teacher of the year at WSU.
  
  
• Our mock trial and moot court teams are nationally ranked.
  
  

What degrees/certificates are available?

Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS or BA) Political Science

Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS or BA) Political Science Teaching Emphasis

Departmental Honors: Political Science

Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS or BA) Social Science Composite Teaching Major

Minor/Teaching Minor/BIS: Political Science

Minor: Legal Studies

Minor: Asian Studies

Minor: Latin American Studies

Emphasis: Urban and Regional Planning

Minor: Philosophy

Departmental Honors: Philosophy

What courses are offered through online/distance learning?

The political science department offers various classes online. For more information, contact the department at 801-626-6694 or click here.

What are the employment opportunities?

A degree in political science from WSU provides the foundation for a wide variety of careers. Graduates are prepared for careers in civil service, foreign service, higher education, journalism, law, law enforcement, the military, non-profit organizations, political campaign management and state and local government. Teachers, urban planners and legislative analysts all use political science in their careers.

What will I learn in the program?

In the broadest sense, you will study politics particularly as it relates to governments and people. You will learn about how governments are structured, how governments make decisions, the policies that result from political decisions and the consequences of these policies.

You will also learn about people: their values and positions on issues, their preferences among candidates, their support for public officials and their appraisals of their government.

You will study from all subfields of political science: American government, law, administration, comparative politics, international relations, methodology and political theory.

Where can I find out more about the programs?

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Weber State University
1208 University Circle
Ogden,  UT 88048-1208
phone 801-626-6232
email s&bs@weber.edu

Department Contact Frank Guliuzza
fguliuzza@weber.edu 

Department Phone 801-626-6694

Is there an application deadline?

Although there is no application deadline, we encourage you to apply early and register for classes. Contact the political science department for specific information or to schedule an advisement time.