The Political Science Department seeks to educate students to the liberal arts ideals of critical and evaluative thinking and articulate expression of ideas. The department stresses subjective examinations, term papers, independent study and practicum experiences. The major in political science is designed to give a basic foundation for the understanding of politics. The major sub-fields of instruction are political theory, American government, comparative government and international relations.
All students pursuing a political science major earn the bachelor of arts degree.
A minor in political science and a minor in pre-law also are available. KWC's pre-law curriculum in political science is preparatory for law school in two ways. First, the necessary skill courses for students are included within the general education program. By studying certain aspects of the legal system before law school, the student will discover whether the bar is his or her calling. Also, the student will have a familiarity with basic concepts and controversies within jurisprudence, giving the student an advantage when attending law school.