Overview

At Political Science of University of Wisconsin - Whitewater students interested in legal careers may major in Political Science with a Legal Studies Emphasis. The department jointly offers a major in public policy and administration with the Department of Management in the College of Business and Economics. Additionally, the department coordinates the interdisciplinary international studies program. Several minors, including a minor in legal studies, and two certificate programs in paralegal and lobbying studies, are part of the Department’s many programs.

Careers

Graduates of the Political Science program of University of Wisconsin - Whitewater are prepared to enter graduate and professional schools as well as a wide range of career options, including:

Business

State, local, and national government

International employment

Journalism

Law enforcement and criminal justice

Lobbying

Teaching

Paralegal certificate

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Government and Politics

Political Science Research Methods

Media and American Politics

Police and Criminal Justice Administration

Federalism

Politics of Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

The admissions process is rolling, but it's possible applications will close once the available spaces for admitted freshmen are filled.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Whitewater, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application and pay the non-refundable $50 application fee

A copy of your high school transcript

English Language Proficiency Scores

Submit the Certification of Finances Form

Submit a bank statement showing enough liquid funds to cover the total cost outlined here

Submit the biographical page in your passport electronically

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19147 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19147 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9047 USD / year

≈ 9047 USD / year

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