Western Carolina University

We’re pleased to offer you the following major and minor offerings, organized around the traditional subfields of political science: American politics, international relations, comparative politics, and political theory. In addition, we offer a variety of courses in public administration and public law.

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• Read the major requirements, electives, and curriculum guide
• Download the B.A. handout (PDF)
• Read the course descriptions
• Read the Eight-Semester Plan for the B.A. in Political Science

Are you a transfer student seeking a B.A. in Political Science from WCU? Download the 2+2 Plan (PDF)

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

• Read the major requirements, electives, and curriculum guide
• Download the B.S. handout (PDF)
• Read the course descriptions
• Read the Eight-Semester Plan for the B.S. in Political Science

Are you a transfer student seeking a B.S. in Political Science from WCU? Download the 2+2 Plan (PDF)

Minor in Political Science

The minor requires 18 hours in political science, including PSC 110 and PSC 150 and 12 hours of electives (at the 200 level and above).

• Read the minor requirements
• Download the minor handout (PDF)