Political Science

What can you do with a political science degree?

Political science explores how governments work, how public policy is shaped, and how people influence political systems at the local, national, and international levels. You'll examine questions about power, justice, leadership, public service, and civic engagement while developing the research, writing, and analytical skills needed to understand today's most pressing issues.

At Wooster, you'll study international relations, U.S. politics, comparative politics, and political theory while working closely with professors who are accomplished scholars and dedicated mentors. Whether your interests lead to law, government, business, nonprofit leadership, or graduate school, political science provides a strong foundation for understanding and engaging with the world around you.

Four Areas of Study

Explore international relations, U.S. politics, comparative politics, and political theory.

Research & Mentorship

Work closely with professors through research, teaching assistantships, and Independent Study.

Leadership & Service

Build the knowledge and skills to contribute in government, nonprofit organizations, business, and international affairs.

Why Study Political Science at Wooster?

Learn from award-winning professors who are accomplished teachers, scholars, and mentors.

Build research experience by working as a teaching or research assistant with faculty.

Develop expertise across four areas of political science through a comprehensive curriculum.

Participate in Model United Nations, Moot Court, and other co-curricular opportunities.

Present your research at political science conferences with departmental support.

Featured Courses

Explore politics from multiple perspectives.

Class and Inequality
Democracy and Its Critics
Human Rights
The Politics of Outer Space
Peace Studies
International Political Economy

Immigration Politics & Advocacy
Campaigns and Elections
Public Policy Analysis
Film and Politics
Environmental Politics
International Security

Research questions that matter.

Independent Study gives you the opportunity to investigate a political question that reflects your interests while working one-on-one with a faculty mentor. Along the way, you can strengthen your research and leadership skills as a teaching assistant or research assistant, participate in Model United Nations or Moot Court, and present your work at professional conferences with support from the department.

Ready to Explore Political Science?

Whether you're interested in public policy, international affairs, law, elections, or public service, Political Science at Wooster helps you understand the institutions, ideas, and people that shape our world.

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Career Opportunities

Political Science graduates pursue careers in government, law, nonprofit organizations, business, advocacy, journalism, education, and international affairs.

Many continue their education through master's programs, law school, or doctoral study. Others build careers in policy advocacy, public service, international organizations, corporate leadership, and public administration.