Political Science
A political science major prepares you for a career in public policy, law, international relations, political campaigns, and more. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your critical thinking and leadership skills and learn how real change happens.
In our program, you won’t just sit in a classroom, you’ll dive into hands-on projects, original research, and field experiences across the U.S. and abroad. Recent students have explored human rights, global democracy, civil discourse, and the role of service in society. Whether your dream is to work in government, law, business, or nonprofit leadership, political science gives you the foundation to turn your passion into action.
Concentrations are available in
- National Security Studies
- Political Studies
- Law & Society Studies
Policy making requires great communication skills, and part of influencing any policy requires an understanding of how each group could feel toward the policy. Student Senate and ASA have both allowed me to learn this communication aspect of policy making,”
Adam Dettmer ’24
Political Science and International Relations
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Department News & Features
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Three Wartburg College graduates receive Young Alumni Awards
Wartburg College recognized three outstanding young alumni for service to their communities with a Young Alumni Award. The award honors graduates from the past…
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Wartburg announces elevation of Kleinfeld professorship to distinguished status
Ethan Blass, assistant professor of German, will be the inaugural holder of the newly elevated Herbert and Mildred Kleinfeld Distinguished Professorship in German Language…
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Wartburg College faculty receive tenure, promotion, emeritus status
The Wartburg College Board of Regents has approved tenure and promotion for three professors. One professor was approved for promotion and five were awarded…
